PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IBSA Goalball Asia-Pacific Championships to begin
Top teams from the region will vie for spots at the 2014 IBSA Goalball World Championships.
IPC to count down Top 50 Moments of 2013
For the final 50 days of 2013, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will unveil the year’s best moments, culminating with No. 1 on 31 December.
ParalympicsGB Sports Fest heading to Worcester
Discus throwers Dan Greaves and Josie Pearson will be ambassadors for the third edition of the ParalympicsGB Sports Fest this month.
Oceania Para-Table Tennis event to be streamed live
The ITTF Oceania Para-Table Tennis Championships will feature top players from the region’s 24 delegations.
Paralympian Mihovil Spanja begins work for NPC Croatia
After retiring from his swimming career, the 26-time international medallist has taken up a role in the Croatian Paralympic Committee’s media department.
Nick Taylor, David Wagner grab seventh doubles title
The duo of Nick Taylor and David Wagner defeated Greg Hasterok and Sarah Hunter in the quad doubles final at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters.
Vale Paralympic pioneer Dr. John Grant
The Paralympic Movement in Australia has lost one of its pioneers, with the passing of Dr. John Grant.
Shingo Kunieda sets up final against Joachim Gerard
Shingo Kunieda will face Joachim Gerard and Jiske Griffioen will play against Yui Kamiji in the men’s and women’s NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters finals.
Powerlifters spread 'Raise the Bar' message
Anti-doping programme is rolled out at two international IPC Powerlifting competitions.
Lithuania, Russia claim European goalball golds
Lithuania’s powerhouse men’s goalball team defeated Spain in a penalty shoot-out to capture the European title.