PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Schett, Bunschoten dominate in banked slalom
Impressive performances see snowboarders heading to the World Cup Finals, also the PyeongChang 2018 Test Event, with impressive leads in the rankings.
Opposite ends but same goal for Suter-Erath, Mazur
The Swiss veteran and French teenage sensation look to be in Tokyo where Para badminton will debut at the Paralympics.
US goalball teams refreshed, focused on Tokyo
Following their Rio 2016 success, the men and women’s national teams took a little time to begin training for the next Paralympics.
Agitos Foundation launches development activities with support from Toyota
The Worldwide Paralympic Partner of the International Paralympic Committee is supporting National Paralympic Committees to improve their organisational capacity.
Krezel sweeps Europa Cup slalom, giant slalom
The Polish skier had a great run in Croatia and Slovenia, winning all four races.
Split seconds decide banked slalom winners in La Molina
Strong, Bunschoten captured wins on the third day of tight racing in Spain.
In Finsterau, photo finish proves crucial
The operators of the all-important system have been kept busy at the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships in Finsterau, Germany.
Mann shakes up World Cup podium in La Molina
The US snowboarder won the men’s SB-LL1 over the reigning gold and silver medallists.
Canada’s Michelle Stilwell retires
The first Canadian Paralympian to win gold in two different summer sports will now focus fully on politics.
Vocal Veres ready to be heard at World Cup in Eger
Known for loud celebrations, Hungary’s Amarilla Veres is planning to give the home crowd plenty to shout about.