PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
World’s fastest Paralympian Smyth targeting double Doha 2015 gold
The Irish sprinter is focussing on training as opposed to competing as he aims to top the podium at October’s IPC Athletics World Championships.
All-British show at Hartpury para-equestrian competition
British riders show form ahead of September’s European Championships.
China’s Sun strikes double gold in Warsaw
Gang Sun won epee, foil titles, while Beatrice Vio extends her streak at the Wheelchair Fencing World Cup.
Alcott is latest Paralympian to deliver a TEDx Talk
The wheelchair tennis player spoke to 4,000 people at Sydney Opera House following a long line of para-athletes who have given TEDx Talks.
Russia dominate heats at Glasgow 2015
Ukrainian Sviderska sets a new world record whilst Great Britain look in a strong position to take their first gold medal at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.
IPC Scientific Award winner confirmed as final VISTA 2015 keynote speaker
This October, Professor Jennifer Mactavish will deliver a keynote on “How to engage youth in disability sport: Reflections of an accidental academic”.
Ten Questions with Great Britain’s David Weir
Great Britain’s multi world and Paralympic champion tells all ahead of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final later this month.
Archery Canada nominate four athletes for Toronto 2015
The four athletes will compete in open compound events 9-10 August.
Series of regional records fall in heats at Glasgow 2015
Two European, two Oceanian, an Americas and an Asian record are broken during qualification on Tuesday (14 July).
Eram surprises in Iranian showdown at World Cup
The No. 4-ranked shooter won gold in the women’s P2 in Croatia, upsetting top-ranked compatriot Javanmardidodmani.