PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IWAS staff to take on new roles and challenges
From 1 December new roles were finalised for the IWAS team.
Nominees wanted for Women’s Day award
To mark International Women’s Day, the IPC is calling on its Members to nominate someone who embodies the spirit of the Paralympics and inspires women within it.
Australian McGrath embarks on second season
After winning many accolades in his debut season, Curtis McGrath is now looking ahead to Rio 2016
Argentina organiza el primer Día Paralímpico Nacional
La celebración incluirá demostraciones de deportes paralímpicos y la entrega de unos premios conmemorativos a los medallistas de los Juegos Paralímpicos de Tokyo 1964.
How to hit the target without sight?
Athletes aim with the help of an infrared system that enables shooting by hearing.
IPC Alpine Skiing Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the 2015 IPC Para-Snowboard World Championships now open
No. 27 Brazil win historic goalball gold
The Brazilian men’s goalball team beat Paralympic champions Finland on home soil to claim their first world title.
Final Paralympian magazine of 2014 published
The focus of the Paralympic Movement’s official magazine this edition is the growth of Paralympic sport in Ukraine and how it currently coping with difficult times.
Argentina to hold first National Paralympic Day
Inaugural national celebration of para-sport will see demonstrations and a commemorative award given to Tokyo 1964 medallists.
No. 28 Leung Yuk Wing back to winning ways in boccia
After going 10 years without a gold medal, Hong Kong’s Leung Yuk Wing won four of them in 2014 with success at the World Championships and Asian Para Games.