PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Tokyo 2020 reinforces its team with two new Vice Presidents
Kazuhiro Tsuga and Tsutomu Tomioka were appointed Vice Presidents by the Organising Committee.
Patience paying off for Angie Ballard
The Australian will line up at next week’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Canberra, hoping to show why she is a favourite for Rio gold.
US blind athletes benefit from DICK’s sponsorship
Financial burdens alieved for four blind athletes and their two guides as they focus on training for Rio 2016.
Reid, Kunieda move to doubles finals at Australian Open
Semifinal matches wrapped up, setting the stage for Saturday’s Grand Slam finals.
IPC Athletics opens bidding for 2019 World Championships
The 2019 event will be one of the last major international para-athletics events before the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair dance sport reveals first 2016 competitions
Two new events have been added to the programme whilst Turkey make their first steps into the sport.
Reid keeps rolling at Australian Open
Reid to face Gerard for title, while women’s singles finals will be an all-Dutch showdown.
Bochet amongst skiers to secure downhill double
French Paralympic and world champion Marie Bochet wins her latest race at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in Tignes, France.
Brazilian powerlifter Joseano Felipe passes away
The Parapan American Games champion died on Wednesday night just days after setting a new Americas record.
Canada to host first Para-Badminton Championships
The city of Moncton will host the first-ever national Championships 19-20 May.