PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Nigerian powerlifting gold medallist passes away
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is saddened to hear the news, and IPC President Sir Philip Craven has sent a letter of condolence to Onaolapo’s family and friends via the Nigerian National Paralympic Committee.
Advertising sanctioned in wheelchair dance sport
Athletes permitted to display sponsors logos for the first time ever.
Italian swimmers trying to make their dreams a reality
Ahead of Montreal 2013, members of the Italian team heading to Canada see the World Champs as their first step on the road to Rio 2016.
Josef Craig ‘amazed’ by rival Jonathan Fox since London
400m freestyle S7 Paralympic Champion Josef Craig admits to being shocked by his team mate’s improvements in training, but still thinks he has what it takes to become the World Champion in Montreal.
Un été fantastique de sport se poursuit aux championnats du monde de natation
Après les championnats du monde d'athlétisme, Montréal, au Canada, présente les championnats du monde de natation du CIP de 2013 qui seront retransmis en direct à ParalympicSport.TV.
Nine nations to compete at boccia’s Americas Championship
Paralympic medallists from Canada and Parapans stars from Argentina, Colombia and Mexico highlight the field.
Fantastic summer of sport continues at Swimming Worlds
Following on from athletics World Champs, Montreal, Canada is hosting the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships which will be livestreamed on ParalympicSport.TV.
Twenty Chinese Paralympians heading to World Champs
A formidable Chinese team is entered to the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships, all medalists from London 2012.
Asian Youth Para-Games launch official logo
The 2013 competition will be a benchmark for the event, as a record 14 sports will be contested in Malaysia.