PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Brad Scott announces his retirement
Australia’s three-time athletics Paralympic medallist will devote himself fully to his studies in primary education at Edith Cowan University.

Para Sport Sweden extends agreement with major partners
Hotel chain Scandic extended its collaboration agreement with Para Sport Sweden for four years, whilst travel agency Grand Travel Group signed a two-year extension.

Three reasons why Andy Soule loves Nordic skiing
One of the USA’s best Para Nordic skiers has three simple reasons why he loves the sport.

Nations set for 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Worlds B-Pool
The Czech Republic, Japan, Slovakia and Great Britain will battle to keep their Paralympic dreams alive.

No.37: Ukraine take last-chance Paralympic gold
The football 7-a-side world No.1 team won a third Paralympic title.

Actualising the Dream switches focus to Asia
A workshop for sports managers will see 19 participants from 14 countries trained in winter Para sports.

Throwback Thursday: Mexico’s Saul Mendoza
The wheelchair racer describes the impact winning his first Paralympic gold in Atlanta, USA, in 1996 had on Mexican society.

Argentina shines at Chile Open
Table tennis player Giselle Munoz did not disappoint for her country as she cruised to gold.

No. 38 Para sport reaches new heights in New Zealand
Swimmer Sophie Pascoe and sprinter Liam Malone were amongst the 12 medallists who grabbed the headlines.

Athletes with high support needs - get in touch
The International Paralympic Committee wants to hear the views of athletes and support staff with experience of competitions.