PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sir Philip Craven re-elected as IPC President
New Vice President Andrew Parsons was also elected together with 10 Members at Large for the IPC Governing Board.
Simmonds, Fox, Craig break short course records
290 swimmers compete in Great Britain’s National Open Short Course Championships, breaking seven world and 15 European records.
Australia claim Asia-Oceania wheelchair rugby crown
Australia, Japan and New Zealand finished atop the podium at the 2013 IWRF Wheelchair Rugby Asia-Oceania Championships.
IPC Governing Board elections set for Sunday afternoon
Roles of President, Vice President and Members at Large will be elected beginning at 13:30 (CET).
Bibian Mentel steps out on home snow
Current world No. 1 kicks off arguably the most important season of her para-snowboard career in Landgraaf, the Netherlands.
No. 39: Stephane Houdet’s magical Roland Garros
Just hours after defeating Shingo Kunieda for the Roland Garros singles titles, Stephane Houdet partnered with him to win the doubles title.
Paralympic Awards presented to winners in Athens
Find out which athletes and media were honoured for their top performances and coverage at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
No. 38: Parapan and Asian Youth Games a success
October’s Parapan American and Asian Youth Games may have very well produced future Paralympians.
Mentel and Shea do the snowboard cup double
Repeat performances from top riders follow on from the first race of the season at the IPC Alpine Skiing Snowboard Europa Cup yesterday.
World, Paralympic champions prepare for short course
Some of Great Britain's finest World and Paralympic champions will be among the 290 disabled swimmers at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield, this weekend (23-24 November), the largest event of its kind in the country for some time.