PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Turkey’s Muslu makes history at powerlifting worlds
Nazmiye Muslu made history one day one of the powerlifting world championships by becoming the first woman in the -41kg category to lift more than 100kg and Paralympic champion Nigerian Yakubu Adesokan wins the men’s -49kg title.
Othman breaks record four times on way to title
Egypt’s Sherif Othman put in an incredible performance on the way to becoming world champion on day two of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai, UAE.
The short story of Noor Ismail
Just by continuing to live his life, the Palestinian has become an ambassador for para-sport in his country.
Solomon Islands on a development roll
Wheelchair basketball is changing the perception of para-sport on the Islands, making its way into national events.
Connecting to heroes via Classroom Champions
Throughout the Americas, technology is being used to connect kids to Paralympians and teach them valuable life lessons.
Australian Paralympic Committee confident of growth
An Australian Sports Commission report showcased where the Paralympic Movement is in the country on the road to Rio 2016.
Biggest ever powerlifting worlds set to begin
Around 360 lifters from over 60 countries, more athletes than at London 2012, have arrived in Dubai, UAE, and are preparing for the start of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Othman aiming to punch above his weight
Egyptian powerlifter Sherif Othman has vowed that he will complete the same lifts as when he competed in a higher weight category, and believes he can set the bar incredibly high at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Armenians sail what were thought to be impossible waters
The founder of the Armenian National Disabled Sports Federation writes about what inspired him to start the organisation.
Albania going from exclusion to inclusion
The start of drastic changes are being made in Albania to improve the quality of life for people with an impairment.