PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
World Archery changes classification rules
To participate in para-archery, athletes’ impairment must now have a direct and important impact on their archery performance.
Tuchinov, Nemati grab golds to wrap up Archery Worlds
Russia finished atop the medal standings at the 2013 World Archery Para-Championships, followed by Great Britain and Turkey.
HAVE YOUR SAY on the future of the Paralympic Games!
As part of the International Paralympic Committee’s current Strategic Review of the Paralympic Games, individuals and organisations are being invited to have their say on the future of the Games.
Medicines regulator health warning on supplement OxyElite Pro
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a public warning today about serious liver and heart problems associated with two versions of sport supplement OxyElite Pro.
Caixa Loterias Circuit closes Brazil’s calendar
Athletics and swimming national competitions close a year filled with good results for Brazilian athletes at IPC Swimming and IPC Athletics World Championships.
Perfect 10 for lifters at Asian Open Championships
The last day of the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships saw another world record fall, bringing the total for the competition to 10.
David Wagner prevails over Lucas Sithole to advance
David Wagner advanced to the quads final and Jordanne Whiley upset world No. 2 Sabine Ellerbrock at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters.
ITF Coaches Conference includes wheelchair tennis demo
The ITF Worldwide Coaches Conference is held every two years to enhance the skillset of tennis and wheelchair tennis coaches around the globe.
Czech sledge hockey players star in alter ego campaign
Czech ice sledge hockey players are being featured in a national campaign leading up to Sochi 2014, in which they represent their alter egos across media and billboards.
Great Britain’s John Stubbs wins two archery world titles
Find out who all of the individual event winners were at the World Archery Para-Championships in Bangkok, Thailand.