PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Oksana Masters wins USA’s first gold at Finsterau 2017
The US sit-skier was the fastest in the women’s cross-country sprint race to claim her maiden world title in Finsterau, Germany.
Faces of the Future: Switzerland's Nalani Buob
The 16-year-old wheelchair tennis player dreams of reaching the top spot in the women´s rankings, emulating what her hero and tennis legend Martina Hingis did over a decade ago.
Christchurch to host Paralympics New Zealand Open Day
The third edition of this event since the end of Rio 2016 will take place on 18 February and aims to raise awareness of Para sports in the country.
The people who make Finsterau 2017 possible
Successful sporting events are a consequence of the hard work of many people behind the scenes.
IBSA launches 2019 World Games bid process
It will be the sixth edition of the event, with the previous ones taking place in Madrid, Quebec, Sao Paulo, Antalya and Seoul.
What helped Germany’s Wicker reach Worlds podium?
The German sit-skier, who won silver in the women´s biathlon middle distance sitting at Finsterau 2017, says a good book always helps her relax before competing.
Fleig opens home World Championships with gold
There were also further podium finishes for German biathletes in Finsterau on Saturday (11 February).
Finland’s Pyy speaks of her ambition, power of sport
The Nordic sit-skier and politics student thinks athletes can bring positivity to the world as she prepares for the World Championships.
Croatia, New Zealand Para athletes collect awards
Mikela Risto, Zoran Talic, Liam Malone and Sophie Pascoe all received prestigious national honours.
Andrea Eskau excited about competing at home Worlds
The German will be a strong candidate for gold in the women´s sitting events Finsterau, from 10-19 February.