PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
‘Good feeling’ in Czech Republic camp ahead of Worlds
Coach Jiri Briza speaks about the positive feeling amongst the team as they head to Tomakomai, Japan, for the B-pool Championships.
NPC Slovenia, Lidl partnership recognised
Their campaign ‘Together in battle: Paralympic athletes and Lidl Slovenia!’ successfully raised awareness of its Para athletes.
No. 40 Big year for Para taekwondo athletes
This year was huge for athletes such as Amy Truesdale and Mahdi Pourrahnama, and also saw the first refugee athlete compete.
Para athletics season in review: Field events
With the 2016 season over we take a look back at the best of the field action.
Vos chasing qualification for PyeongChang 2018
Before the new season got underway, the Dutch snowboarder gave an insight into his plans for the next two years.
Dylan Alcott named GQ Sportsman of the Year
The popular men’s fashion, style and culture magazine recognised the wheelchair tennis player’s achievements in 2016.
Meet Mona, the official mascot of Sao Paulo 2017
The female red howler monkey’s name was determined by popular vote in a poll conducted on the Brazilian Paralympic Committee’s (CPB’s) Facebook page.
WADA Foundation Board equips agency for the future
A series of recommendations have been approved; WADA President Sir Craig Reedie re-elected for a further three-year term.
No. 41 Para athletes feature in BP, Allianz video campaigns
The two IPC International Partners created video campaigns highlighting Para athletes ahead of Rio 2016.
The IPC informs the Russian Paralympic Committee of reinstatement criteria
The IPC will be appointing a taskforce to work closely with the RPC to bring about the necessary changes.