PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Five facts about…..Terezinha Guilhermina
The Brazilian sprinter is to set to dazzle Doha 2015 with her world class sprinting and colourful blindfolds.
Iran name team for Doha 2015
Iran will look to make noise in the field events with defending Paralympic champions highlighting the 19-person roster.
Lugotenko strikes twice at wheelchair fencing Worlds
Russia’s Alexander Lugotenko adds the foil category C title to his collection from the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.
City of Rio’s accessibility improvement plans praised by IPC President
Ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, close to USD 1 million will be spent making many major tourist attractions accessible for all.
Vejle marks under a month until Para-Table Tennis Euros
Ticket sales have opened for the event, which will feature more than 200 athletes across the region competing for European titles.
ASC boosts support for Australia’s Paralympians
The Australian Paralympic Committee also appointed four new directors to their Board.
Hosts wanted for snow sport Worlds
IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard and IPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon are looking for bidders for the 2019 and 2021 World Championships.
Daniel upsets Schulz at Para-Triathlon Worlds
Canada’s Stefan Daniel ended the winning streak of Germany’s Martin Schulz in the men’s PT4 category.
Powerlifting world records set in Brazzaville
Nigeria and Egypt all leave the first Paralympic ranking competition in Africa with world bests.
Five facts about…..Leo-Pekka Tahti
The Flying Finn is the man to beat over 100m at Doha 2015