PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
A volunteer’s experience of Sochi 2014
Ksenia Onishchenko was one of 8,000 volunteers who helped make the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games the best ever, but she is the only one who contributed to the Closing Ceremony speech!
Bochet wins ninth successive world title
Bochet, Bugaev and Perrine maintain 100 per cent record at Panorama 2015
Suzie Dyrbus: My experience of WoMentoring
Mentored by Helen Rowbotham as part of a programme aimed at increasing female leaders in para-sport, Suzie Dyrbus is finding her involvement is helping her to grab opportunities.
#Superhero Sunday: Stef Reid
Great Britain’s world record holder in long jump reveals why a nun is one of her three heroes.
Tara Chisholm: Support from female mentors is priceless
Tara Chisholm is mentored by Barbara Daniels as part of the WoMentoring programme and believes it has helped put her challenges as a woman in sport into perspective.
Sochi 2014: My top five moments by Sir Philip Craven
IPC President reveals his five best memories from the best Paralympic Winter Games ever.
Barbara Daniels: WoMentoring is a powerful privilege
Barbara Daniels mentors Canadian ice sledge hockey coach Tara Chisholm through the Agitos Foundation’s WoMentoring programme.
Jarvela aiming to inspire next generation
Finland’s most successful para-biathlete has taken on the mantel of raising awareness of the sport through successive trips to the podium.
Helen Rowbotham: It is essential to create an environment where female leaders flourish
Helen Rowbotham believes that gender equality in para-sport is as important as equity for people with impairments.
Petitclerc winner of Women’s Day recognition
As part of International Women’s Day, Canada’s most successful Paralympian Chantal Petitclerc has been recognised for her work within the Paralympic Movement since her retirement.