PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Russia continue to dominate Nordic World Cup
Two wins and a further nine podiums for the team, but the USA’s Oksana Masters sneaks in a victory in Finsterau, Germany.
African Championships to crown goalball qualifiers
Eight women’s teams, five men’s teams are set to compete for Rio 2016.
Overall giant slalom World Cup winners decided
A dramatic conclusion to the giant slalom races in the World Cup saw the leader board juggled around in Aspen, USA.
Ryley Batt: Not every day you can bash your opponents
Reigning Paralympic and world champion explains why he loves his sport ahead of Rio 2016 test event.
IPC publish Social and Digital Media Guidelines for Rio 2016
The Social and Digital Media Guidelines aim to enable all athletes, staff, broadcasters, sponsors and attendees to create a buzz on social media and spread the message of inclusion of the Paralympic Games.
China take four golds at IPC Powerlifting World Cup
Mexican powerlifters also perform well and take two golds in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
World record for China’s Liu at powerlifting World Cup
There were a further three world record attempts in women’s events in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Rita van Driel and Duane Kale appointed to IOC Coordination Commissions
The IPC Governing Board members will be involved in the Commissions for the 2022 and 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Austria beat Finland on penalties for World C-Pool title
With the 1-0 victory, Austria moves to the B-Pool, increasing chances to qualify for PyeongChang 2018.
“Time to focus on engaging the Rio public”, IPC tell Rio 2016
With six months to go until the biggest Paralympic Games ever, the IPC has said they are happy with preparations.