PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Para sport in review: November 2016
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during November.
Czech Republic to play Japan in final at Worlds B-Pool
A 3-0 win for Czech Republic sees them unbeaten in two games, whilst Japan also claimed victory over Great Britain.
No. 32 Devos surprises, Partyka and Paovic hold firm
From the youngest male Paralympic champion ever to Partyka’s fourth consecutive table tennis at Rio 2016 left many memorable moments.
Interview with a champion: Liu Lei on his third Paralympic gold
The 29-year-old took the men’s up to 72kg title with a 221kg lift at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Medellin hosts Para sports national open
The Colombian city staged this event between 23-27 November, with Rio 2016 gold medallists Carlos Serrano and Mauricio Valencia competing.
NPC Peru launches official website
The new website, all in Spanish, aims to help raise awareness of Para sports in the country ahead of the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games.
Finland name new secretary general
Tero Kuorikoski will replace Tiina Kivisaari.
Japan, Czech Republic take opening wins at Worlds
A thrilling opening game for hosts Japan highlighted the first day of action at the 2016 Worlds B-Pool in Tomakomai.
Refugee swimmer Al-Hussein: 2016 ‘the best year of my life’
Ibrahim Al-Hussein represented refugees everywhere when he competed at Rio 2016, and has been reflecting on an amazing 12 months.
No. 33 Leme brothers’ emotional embrace
Brazil’s mixed pairs BC3 team defeated the overwhelming favourites in front of a noisy home crowd.