PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Jason Maroney: Project build-me-a-shooting-range
Australian shooter is making big changes to his training set-up ahead of the 2014 World Championships, as well as adjusting to life in a new chair, which at times can lead to unexpected consequences.
Australia: 10 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Better known for its sunny beaches, Australia will be heading to the slopes with a strong team.
IPC saddened by death of Per Starheim
Condolences sent to family and friends of Per Starheim, who was heavily involved in developing results systems for IPC Nordic Skiing.
Brazilian Aranha’s final preparations for Sochi debut
Cross-country sit-skier Fernando Aranha is one of two athletes who make up the Brazilian team heading to Sochi 2014 for their Winter Paralympic Games debut.
Korea: 10 facts for the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
With the PyeonChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games just four years away, expect to see a strengthened Korean team in Sochi.
Sweden: 11 facts for the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
• Sweden have participated in all previous Paralympic Winter Games since they started in 1976, Games which the Swedes hosted.
Update – Para-snowboarder Matthew Robinson
Messages of support and encouragement have been flowing in from around the world for injured Australian para-snowboarder Matthew Robinson.
Search for ChangeMakers is on
The development arm of the IPC, the Agitos Foundation, has launched a worldwide search for previously undiscovered stories, projects and programmes it is calling ChangeMakers, in order to celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
Aniek van Koot to headline Bolton wheelchair tennis event
The Netherlands’ Aniek van Koot, along with Great Britain’s Andy Lapthorne and Gordon Reid, will compete in next week’s Bolton Arena Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Tournament.
50 days to go: Media accreditation opens for powerlifting worlds
Media can register for accreditation online.