PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Belgian Genyn feels ready for Paralympic gold
After swapping wheelchair rugby for wheelchair racing, the T51 racer is hoping to add Paralympic gold to his world and European titles.
Kazakhstani Para athletes make most of training in USA
In preparations for Rio 2016, Kazakhstan got to train in the same sports facilities as US Olympic and Paralympic athletes in Colorado.
Debora Campos: Best and worst moments
The Brazilian pistol shooter, who recently set a new national record, talks about moments of pure bliss but also utter disappointment at Fort Benning, USA.
Brazil’s Aranha transitions from skiing to triathlon
After competing in cross-country sit-skiing at Sochi 2014, Fernando Aranha is transferring those skills to Para triathlon at Rio 2016.
Garrido targets Rio 2016 podium
Chile’s powerlifting Parapan American champion will compete at his second Paralympic Games 16 years after making his debut at Sydney 2000.
Book ‘Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete’ now available
The handbook complements the internationally acclaimed edition 'The Paralympic Athlete.’
IPC launches search for hosts for VISTA 2019 and 2021
VISTA is the world’s number one sport science conference for Para sport.
Russian athlete suspended for four years for anti-doping violation
Aleksei Lesnykh tested positive for two substances during an in-competition test at March’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, UAE.
Kazakhstan, Iceland reveal Rio 2016 teams
Kazakhstan will send 10 athletes to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, and Iceland five.
Mexico’s athletics coach Emmanuel Campos aims high
#TeamAgitos coach dreams of seeing one of his pupils winning a Paralympic gold.