PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC President: “Paralympic Games are greatest showcase on earth"
To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IPC President blogs about why he thinks the Paralympic Games are the world’s number one sporting event for driving social inclusion.
BPA welcome Allianz UK as Official Partner
The British Paralympic Association has signed the insurance company as an official partner.
Sir Philip’s @Paralympic Team Yearns to Play Hoops with the @POTUS
“It’s surprising the impact [the Paralympics] really has on you… It’s an untapped fuel for humanity that we really need to start using.” - Bode Miller, U.S. Olympic Skier
The Foundation for Global Sports Development extends partnership to Agitos Foundation
The organisation’s support is helping to increase the reach and visibility of para-sport projects under the Grant Support Programme.
USA’s Masters triumphs at cross-country World Cup
A series of Russian skiers also take their second victories of the competition in long distance races in Tyumen, Russia.
Para Sailing World Championships – Aussie SKUD18 crew, Seguin remain leaders
The duo of Liesl Tesch and Daniel Fitzgibbon, and France’s Damien Seguin are in good position for gold heading into the final day.
NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters returns to London
Kunieda, Van Koot and Wagner are among the standouts looking to cap off their season with a Masters title.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – November 2015
The public has until 9 December to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.
Polish sailors make strides at Para World Sailing Championships
Monika Gibes and Piotr Cichocki have only sailed in one event together but are in position to qualify for Rio 2016.
Russia sweep board at opening cross-country World Cup
All six podiums, except for one third place for the USA’s Oksana Masters, were taken by home athletes in Tyumen, Russia.