PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Top riders in Doha for first major international
Competition is first to use the new names for the sport’s five grades.
Dankers beats powerlifting world champion Al Juneidi
China’s Miaoyu Han also had an exceptional international debut, winning the women’s up to 73kg at the World Cup in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Road to Pajulahti 2017 video series launched
The Finnish Sports Association of Persons with Disabilities launched a video series to raise awareness of goalball ahead of the European Championships, from 18-22 September.
World Para Athletics level 2 classifier training course concludes in Australia
The course in Canberra is one of many education courses planned for around the world this year in the sport of Para athletics.
Olsson, Buis and Schroder claim Bolton titles
The USN Bolton Arena Indoor came to a close on 25 February, with Olsson and Buis sealing their first wheelchair tennis titles and Schroder his second in 2017.
Five reasons why Paralympians make great employees
If you are looking for exceptional employees who are able to inspire people around the globe and have the tenacity and drive for success, think of hiring a Paralympian!
Lignano Masters draws top international competition
Many Rio 2016 table tennis medallists will take on their first international event of 2017.
Los Angeles ready to receive world’s best Para cyclists
The UCI Para cycling Track World Championships will kick off in the US coastal city on 2 March, with close to 80 athletes from 20 countries competing.
FISA Extraordinary Congress integrates Para rowing
Major foundations were laid for securing and building the sport’s future at the Paralympic Games following the federation’s meeting.
Classification meetings conclude in Bonn
Experts and heads were updated on the latest research findings and also discussed ways to improve their sport’s classification systems.