PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool set to begin
Seven countries, including defending champions the USA and hosts South Korea, will go for gold and Paralympic qualification between 11-20 April.
Australian Para triathletes shine on home soil
Emily Tapp won the women’s PTHC and Bill Chaffey came second in the men’s equivalent at the ITU World Paratriathlon Series in Gold Coast.

Five fun questions for Tyler McGregor
The Canadian forward took a quick break from his training from the World Para Ice Hockey Championships for a laugh.

Holiday hotspot with Switzerland’s Marcel Hug
The two-time Paralympic champion tells us where he likes to relax and holiday.
Research shows positive impact of wheelchair tennis
A recent research showed the mental and physical benefits of playing the sport.

Gangneung 2017: South Korea team preview
Having been promoted to the A-Pool, the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games hosts will be looking for a top five finish.

In numbers: Gangneung 2017 Para ice hockey Worlds
Facts and figures from the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool.

Baka targets world title and world record at London 2017
After making global headlines running the 1,500m at Rio 2016 faster than the Olympic champion, the Algerian is targeting more success this summer.

Coach Jess Markt shares benefits of wheelchair basketball
The US wheelchair basketball coach shares about his experience developing the sport across the world.

Bruketa & Zinic extend sponsorship with NPC Croatia
The marketing agency will continue supporting the NPC through to Tokyo 2020.