PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC Powerlifting reveals plans to tackle doping
Raise The Bar- Say No! to Doping will be rolled out across upcoming international competitions.

Carl Murphy scoops major national award
New Zealand's star para-snowboarder was named the Snow Sports NZ Athlete of the Year.

Paralympics Ireland honours greats
The Irish Paralympic Order was presented to three individuals at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland.

First international shooting comp begins at Rio range
The 2013 Brazilian Open Shooting Championships will be held at the Rio 2016 shooting range and brings together athletes from seven North and South American countries.

Sochi 2014 mittens feature Agitos, national flags
Support your team at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games and keep your hands warm at the same time.

Ireland hosts 10th EPC General Assembly and Conference
Paralympics Ireland to host event in country for only second time.
630,000 Euros given over to development
More than 30 countries and organisations will receive over 630,000 Euros to develop para-sport worldwide.
Italy’s Gianluigi Rosa poised for sledge hockey stardom
On a team full of veterans, this 26-year-old defenceman is one to keep your eyes on at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament.

USA sledge hockey team hits Madison ice
Members of the public have the opportunity to watch USA’s ice sledge hockey team that’s headed to Sochi 2014 next year.