PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Jesus Castillo named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Won dramatic powerlifting world title on home soil at Mexico City 2017

Classification research grant recipients announced
Seven federations will receive support to develop their classification systems

France to host three major INAS Championships in 2018
Athletes with intellectual impairment to compete in athletics, cycling and tennis

Silvio Velo named December Allianz Athlete of the Month
Blind footballer helped Argentina defeat rivals Brazil at Americas Championship
Nominees for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards announced
World champions up for the World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability category

South Korea powering towards PyeongChang
Worlds bronze medallists win friendly tournament in Nagano

PyeongChang 2018 Sport Weeks: Biathlon Ones to Watch
Paralympic and world champions make up list of candidates for Winter Games

Top candidates for 2018 Sitting Volleyball Worlds
Six months to go until competition kicks off in the Netherlands

PyeongChang 2018 Sport Week: Introduction to biathlon
Competitions open to athletes with both physical and visual impairment

IPC Media Advisory: Russia suspension
The IPC to provide an update on the Russian Paralympic Committee’s suspension