PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IWAS, PALFINGER team up
The new partnership is meant to promote wheelchair fencing in Brazil.
NPC Colombia celebrates 15th anniversary
The NPC in a message thanked all involved in helping develop para-sport in the country.
Russian NPC celebrate 20th anniversary
The Russian Paralympic Committee recognised those who played a part in the Movement’s growth in the country.
My first time: Brittany Hudak
The Canadian Nordic skier describes how Collette Bourgonje had an influence on her early career.
Trip to Japan for Italy’s sledge hockey team
A friendly between South Korea, Japan and the Czech Republic will get underway on Monday (8 February).
Me and my coach: Ilse Hayes and Dr Suzanne Ferreira
The South African sprinter stars in a new monthly series looking at the relationship and bond between athlete and coach.
Mentel-Spee, Mayrhofer, Roundy all secure World Cup doubles in Aspen
The three snowboarders secured their second snowboard-cross wins at the IPC Snowboard World Cup at Aspen Snowmass on Saturday (6 February).
Isis Holt smashes 200m world record at Canberra Grand Prix
The 14-year-old clocked 28.28 seconds to knock 0.19 seconds off the mark she set at the 2015 World Championships.
My first time: alpine skier Georg Kreiter
The German world champion was helped on the way to world titles by multiple world and Paralympic champion Martin Braxenthaler.
Off the beaten track: The USA’s David Brown
The T11 world champion tells us about his life away from athletics and his love of music.