PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Nate Williams: The start of a new path
After not making the British wheelchair basketball team, Nate was determined to still make London 2012
USA finish top as racing cancelled at skiing world cup
Warm overnight temperatures and lack of snowfall bring an early end to the first IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup, but organisers are encouraged by first days of the competition.
Happy Birthday Agitos Foundation
Wednesday (4 September) marks one year on from the official launch of the Agitos Foundation at London 2012. Paralympic.org interviewed two attendees from coaching courses run by the Foundation.
Nick Parr: Intellectually disabled athletes will benefit from 2012
One year on, the Executive Director of Inas (International Sports Federation for Persons with Intellectual Disability), talks about the early legacy and momentum of including these athletes in London 2012.
One year on: Laurentia Tan takes celebrity status
Since the Paralympics, Singapore’s most-decorated Paralympian has become an ambassador both nationally, internationally and for the FEI.
Contract signed for Brazilian Paralympic Training Centre
Construction to begin on the countries' first ever dedicated training centre next week.
One year on: Pat Anderson won’t rule out Rio 2016
The world’s top wheelchair basketball player reflects on London 2012, saying he could come back for a final hurrah.
If you can race here, you can race in Sochi
Australian Skiers Melissa Perrine and Jessica Gallagher reflect on the warm conditions and racing on home soil at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in Thredbo.
Anne Hart: Classification Code - why is it important?
The chairperson of the IPC Classification Committee talks about the IPC Classification Code and why it is important for people to have their say during the Code Review which ends on 30 September.