PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Chuck Aoki: Should the US ratify the UN Convention?
The wheelchair rugby player blogs about the first steps in changing perceptions in America about people with an impairment.

IPC encouraged by Rio 2016 progress
Two day project review in Rio concludes as IPC Vice President Andrew Parsons is appointed Chair of Rio 2016 Paralympic Integration Committee

FEI marks 100 days to World Equestrian Games
Giant hoof prints on Normandy beach have marked the milestone ahead of the biggest para-equestrian event of the year.

FEI launches Photo Grand Prix to find global photography talent
Do you have what it takes to be a top equestrian photographer?

Kevin Rempel: Training with a purpose
The Canadian ice sledge hockey Paralympic bronze medallist shares some of his latest training tips for the next Paralympic cycle.

Allianz becomes first global partner of IPC Athletics
Allianz and Paralympic Movement strengthen their ties

FIBT becomes newest IPC recognised IF
Bobsleigh and skeleton have been recognised by the IPC and supported by the Paralympic Family.

Boris Johnson announces 2015 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge
The international wheelchair rugby tournament at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be a legacy of the London 2012 Games.

USA reveal squad for Wheelchair Basketball Worlds
Find out which 12 players will be heading to Incheon, South Korea, in July.

‘Legacy’ and ‘quality’ subjects of Glasgow 2015 visit
IPC Swimming carried out a site visit to Glasgow, Great Britain, which will play host to the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.