PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Para-triathlon American, African Championships set
Two Continental Championships take place, with opportunities to grab points for Rio 2016.
Sport Week: Para-canoeists to watch for at Rio 2016
Here are seven athletes vying for the sport’s first Paralympic gold medals.
Snowboarders riding high after banked slalom wins
Chris Vos extends his lead at the top of the World Cup rankings in Formigueres, France, and an exciting tie between Matti-Suur Hamari and Michael Shea develops with one race to go.
Snowboard Europa Cup winners decided
Austrian, Dutch, US and French riders are amongst the overall title winners at the IPC Snowboard Europa Cup in Formigueres, France, on Friday (11 March).
First ice sledge hockey Pan Pacifics scheduled for Buffalo
Ice sledge hockey will return to the site of the hugely successful 2015 World Championships A-Pool from 29 March – 2 April.
Iran’s Hamed Amiri wins golden hat trick on field
Day five at the 2016 IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships saw Iran solidify their lead in the medals table with an additional five golds.
IPC President meets UN Secretary General in New York
The two leaders discussed their excitement for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and the role of the IPC and Agitos Foundation in developing global para-sport.
Sport Week: King builds strong Australian para-canoe team
Andrea King has helped develop para-canoe in Australia.
#50daystogo: Medals unveiled for IPC Swimming Euros
Stunning design reflects the mountainous landscape of Madeira, where the city of Funchal will play host to the competition between 30 April - 7 May.
Pressure rises for US wheelchair rugby
Only two of the six teams competing in April’s qualifying tournament can make it to Rio 2016.