PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Germany excel in biathlon once again at home World Cup
A season first victory for Ukraine’s world champion Ihor Reptyukh also highlighted the action in Finsterau on Friday (26 February).
Norway and Switzerland progress at World Wheelchair Curling Championship 2016
After five days of competition, the hosts Switzerland remain undefeated in Lucerne.
Russia continue to dominate Nordic World Cup
Two wins and a further nine podiums for the team, but the USA’s Oksana Masters sneaks in a victory in Finsterau, Germany.
African Championships to crown goalball qualifiers
Eight women’s teams, five men’s teams are set to compete for Rio 2016.
Overall giant slalom World Cup winners decided
A dramatic conclusion to the giant slalom races in the World Cup saw the leader board juggled around in Aspen, USA.
Ryley Batt: Not every day you can bash your opponents
Reigning Paralympic and world champion explains why he loves his sport ahead of Rio 2016 test event.
IPC publish Social and Digital Media Guidelines for Rio 2016
The Social and Digital Media Guidelines aim to enable all athletes, staff, broadcasters, sponsors and attendees to create a buzz on social media and spread the message of inclusion of the Paralympic Games.
Acunto and La Barbera promote Grosseto 2016 in Turin
The veteran thrower and long jumper were in Turin, the city that staged the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games.
World record for China’s Liu at powerlifting World Cup
There were a further three world record attempts in women’s events in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Rita van Driel and Duane Kale appointed to IOC Coordination Commissions
The IPC Governing Board members will be involved in the Commissions for the 2022 and 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.