PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Alicante 2013: What to follow on day five
The last day of competition could see a Spanish or British rifle gold and a title battle for Olivera Nakovska-Bikova to follow her Paralympic triumph.

Alicante 2013: Nakovska-Bikova, the shooter's apprentice
Heading into the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, Paralympic Champion Nakovska-Bikova will be looking to add to her historic gold medal from London 2012 under the guidance of her coach and fellow shooter.

One week to go until 2013 Asian Youth Para-Games
More than 1,200 athletes from 30 countries will converge on Kuala Lumpur to compete in 14 sports.

Brazilian sprinters, judokas grab Youth Parapan golds
Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico are the top four in the medals table thus far at the 2013 Youth Parapan American Games.
Torino 2013: South Korea preview
What you need to know about South Korea before the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament, which takes place from 20-26 October in Torino, Italy.

Brazil, Argentina dominating Youth Parapans
With the first day of swimming action underway at the 2013 Youth Parapan American Games, Brazil and Argentina had no trouble finding the podium.

Top 17 tips for athletes to get to grips with Twitter
Hundreds of para-athletes are already on Twitter. With a potential audience of 200 million, it is the perfect tool to publish information, engage with fans and market yourself.

Nine countries to duel for Asia-Oceania boccia titles
IPC One to Watch Pattaya Tadtong of Thailand will be among the 76 athletes competing at the 2013 BISFed Boccia Asia-Oceania Championships.

Alicante 2013: What to follow on day three
Rule changes could see a changing of the guard in the R7 (men's 50m rifle 3 positions) and New Zealander Michael Johnson will be looking to defend his world record in the R4 (mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2).

APC President to be elected at Friday’s General Assembly
During the 12th Americas Paralympic Committee General Assembly elections will take place for the APC Executive Committee.