PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
University of Illinois announced as US Paralympic Training Site
The University of Illinois has a track record of producing Paralympic gold medallists.
Paralympic champions Rico Roman, Paul Schaus open 2014 Warrior Games
200 wounded, ill and injured service members competing in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Medals decided at Boccia World Championships
Great Britain’s David Smith, Thailand’s Vongsa Watcharaphon, South Korea’s Han-Soo Kim and Hong Kong’s Leung Yuk-Wing win gold as the Boccia worlds close.
North Korea to compete in the Asian Para Games
It will be the first time that North Korea have competed in a multi-sport Para-Games organised by South Korea.
Yujiao Tan looking to lift twice her bodyweight at the Asian Para Games
World champion hopes to beat her own world record at the Asian Para Games by lifting over 132kg.
Maria Lyle named Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Youngster
Great Britain’s Lyle, at just 14-years-old, claimed two gold medals at the IPC Athletics European Championships.
Nine Iranian athletes climb Damavand Mountain for IPC25
The climbers, made up of people with varying impairments, climbed to the 5,671m high summit in celebration of the IPC’s 25th anniversary.
Iranian National Paralympic Week announced
The celebrations will take place across the country between 10-16 October.
Ottobock partner with German wheelchair basketball national teams
The IPC worldwide partner will supply the national teams with top class wheelchair basketball equipment.
Swedish Paralympic Committee launch partnership with Generate
The long-term partnership with sponsoring consultant Generate looks to create better conditions towards the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games