PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
What’s in my Kitbag? The USA’s David Blair
The Paralympic champion and world record holder in discus F44 reveals a surprise in his kitbag.
Rio 2016, a stepping stone for Pinto and Brazil
The sitting volleyball player aims to build on the momentum gained from his country´s performances at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.
The IPC opens nominations for 2017 Media Awards and BP Courage Award
Both sets of awards mark achievements at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Registration open for 2017 Paralympic Schools Week
The event, organised by the Canadian Paralympic Committee, promotes a healthy, active lifestyle for all Canadians through Para sports.
Kurka prepares for PyeongChang with gold in his pocket
The US sit skier left the 2017 World Para Alpine Skiing with downhill gold, allowing him to look towards the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games with confidence.
Daviet eyes individual gold at Nordic World Championships
The French standing skier has a clear medal target for the Worlds in Finsterau, Germany, from Friday (10 February).
Montaggioni's doubts diminished after Big White 2017
After a season of chasing the best, the French snowboarder finally beat the best at the 2017 World Championships in Big White.
Martin Fleig aims high at home Worlds
The German Nordic skier secured a World Cup win last month and is confident he can claim his first world title in Finsterau, from Friday (10 February).
Website for 2017 Goalball Europeans launched
The latest information about the event, which will take place in Lahti, Finland, from 18-22 September, can now be found online.
Vanessa Low wins inaugural ‘Keep Fighting Award’
Germany’s Rio 2016 athletics champion was chosen because she “conveys the values that this prize wants to promote: to never give up and to positively shape the future.”