PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Russians aim for birthday glory at dance World Champs
World no.1 couple Galina Rhyzkhova and Viacheslav Osipov target third and most important title of 2013 at IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships this weekend.
IBSA Goalball African Championships to begin
Algeria head into the event as the favourites after making it to the Paralympic quarter-finals last year in London.
What to watch: December
This month in para-sport will be highlighted by several major winter sport events, as well as the IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport world Championships.
No. 30: Markus Rehm’s historic 7.95m jump
Germany’s Markus Rehm jumped a distance this season that would have put him in the long jump final of the able-bodied World Championships.
Liesl Tesch headlines Sailing World Cup entries
The ISAF Sailing World Cup in Melbourne will include para-athletes in the 2.4mR and SKUD 18 classes.
No. 31: Sir Philip Craven chosen for another four years
Sir Philip Craven will continue his role as IPC President, though with a new Vice President and a new-look Governing Board.
No. 32: ESPN’s Dartanyon Crockett feature lights up social media
The unexpected social media reaction to ESPN’s “Carry On” follow-up piece on the American judoka drew awareness to the Paralympic Movement.
Josh Pauls: USA-Canada rivalry healthy for sledge hockey
Heading into the World Sledge Hockey Challenge, IPC One to Watch Josh Pauls shares why his team’s rivalry with Canada is a good thing.
NPCs invited to apply for Organisational Capacity Programme
The Agitos Foundation will work with up to 15 National Paralympic Committees in 2014 to help transfer knowledge and resources.
IPC Athletics to unroll 22 education courses
IPC Athletics training will be held for coaches, officials and classifiers throughout the 2014 season.