PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IBSA Judo boosts its social media presence
With the relaunch of its Facebook page, IBSA Judo is hoping to attract more people into the sport.
Canada announce Alpine and Nordic skiing 2017/18 teams
Paralympic and world champions spearhead the strong teams for the next season.

London Calling: Roderick Townsend-Roberts
The US multi-eventer explains why at London 2017 he will look to make up for the disappointment of Rio 2016, even though he won two golds.

Lima 2019 introduces its official ambassadors
Para athletes Pilar Jauregui, Maria de Jesus Trujillo, Pedro de Vinatea and Efrain Sotacuro were named ambassadors for the sixth Parapan Ams.

Colombia win men’s and women’s goalball titles in Peru
The first international goalball competition to be held in Peru took place in Lima between 20-21 May.
Top Para athletes excel in Barcelona, Spain
The event took place on 14 May featuring a number of star names.

IPC President’s speech regarding the ongoing suspension of Russian Paralympic Committee
Sir Philip Craven was speaking at a press conference in London on Monday (22 May).

German, Dutch cyclists secure five wins in Ostend
The second UCI Para cycling Road World Cup of the year took place in the Belgian city from 18-21 May.

Dylan Alcott wins third Japan Open quad singles title
Great Britain’s Gordon Reid and Japan’s Yui Kamiji sealed the men’s and women’s titles in the third ITF Super Series of the year.
Tokyo 2020 launches mascot design competition
Design proposals to be submitted by general public, with school children judging