PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IBSA launches 2019 World Games bid process
It will be the sixth edition of the event, with the previous ones taking place in Madrid, Quebec, Sao Paulo, Antalya and Seoul.

What helped Germany’s Wicker reach Worlds podium?
The German sit-skier, who won silver in the women´s biathlon middle distance sitting at Finsterau 2017, says a good book always helps her relax before competing.

Fleig opens home World Championships with gold
There were also further podium finishes for German biathletes in Finsterau on Saturday (11 February).

Two weeks to go until deadline for 2017 IPC Scientific Award
The winner of the award will give a keynote address at September’s VISTA conference in Toronto, Canada.

Finland’s Pyy speaks of her ambition, power of sport
The Nordic sit-skier and politics student thinks athletes can bring positivity to the world as she prepares for the World Championships.

Croatia, New Zealand Para athletes collect awards
Mikela Risto, Zoran Talic, Liam Malone and Sophie Pascoe all received prestigious national honours.

Andrea Eskau excited about competing at home Worlds
The German will be a strong candidate for gold in the women´s sitting events Finsterau, from 10-19 February.

Takamura´s goals for Worlds go beyond the tracks
The Japanese Nordic skier, also an acupuncture professor, hopes his performance in Finsterau can inspire his students to strive for their best.
Bye ‘hungry for more’ as Nordic Worlds near
Having been pleased with his season so far, the young Norwegian is hoping to make a step up in Finsterau, Germany.

Malmo Open to feature six top European teams
The goalball competition will take place in Malmo, Sweden, between 11-12 February.