PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Czech Republic team to be decided
With just one month remaining until the crucial Worlds B-Pool, the roster will be fixed following the Four Nations tournament in Ostrava.
Martinez recalls first step towards Paralympic gold
Argentina’s sprinter says her performance at the 2011 Parapan Am Games was fundamental in her subsequent sporting success.
Brazil’s boccia team receives Allianz Best Team of the Month for September
The Brazilians upset the resounding favourites South Korea for gold at Rio 2016.
International Standards for 2015 Athlete Classification Code published
After significant engagement with stakeholders across the Paralympic Movement, the International Standards have been finalised.
Brazil continues to develop Nordic skiing
A roller-ski event was held in the city of Sao Carlos, with six Brazilian athletes taking part in the sitting and standing categories.
Kosice 2016: Stage set for top European dancers
The European Championships begins 28 October in Kosice, Slovakia.
South-east Asian NPCs benefit from Agitos Foundation training workshop
Participants are bringing back new knowledge and experience gained from the Agitos Foundation, Sport for Tomorrow’s new partnership.
Throwback Thursday: Argentina’s Susana Masciotra
Twenty-four years after competing at her last Paralympics as a swimmer and track and field athlete, Tel Aviv 1968 gold medallist made a surprising comeback to Para sports as a wheelchair fencer.
New US shooting star in Dahl reflects on Rio
At the age of 20 and as a Paralympic debutant, US shooter McKenna Dahl shook up the shooting world with her historic R5 bronze medal.
Andrew Cross: Fast-paced, busy… and a Brazilian bonanza
The IPC’s volunteer writer shares his experience covering wheelchair tennis at Rio 2016.