PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Rio 2016 will inspire new generation of Paralympic stars, says Chantal Petitclerc
Legendary Canadian wheelchair racer, who won 14 gold medals at five Games, and says event will leave extensive legacy to host nation.

Tardieu targets gold at the 2015 World Rowing Championships
The Frenchman has had to settle for silver at the last three World Championships as well as London 2012.
Tokyo 2020 reaffirms commitment to support recovery efforts four years after the Tohoku disaster
Tokyo 2020 Sports Director Koji Murofushi was attending a commemoration ceremony in Ishinomaki

Toronto: the best prepared city ever for a Parapan American Games say the APC
World’s leading para-swimmer Daniel Dias of Brazil has confirmed he will defend his 11 titles this August and cannot wait to compete.

Bochet, Bugaev secure five gold sweep at Panorama 2015
A series of surprise results mark the last day of the 2015 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships as a challenging course claims world and Paralympic medallists.

Triple Paralympic medallist Gray announces retirement
New Zealand’s para-cyclist Phillipa Gray won gold, silver and bronze medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

David Hall to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2015
The Australian wheelchair tennis star will be joined by WTA champion Amelie Mauresmo and tennis industry leader Nancy Jeffett.

Canada sitting volleyball national team selection camp to take place
Camp will be held at the end of April with the aim of recruiting men’s and women’s teams to compete at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

BISFed visit Rio ahead of 2016 Paralympic Games
Boccia’s world governing board impressed by preparations for next year’s event.

Three stars to watch at Ostersund 2015
Slovakia’s Peter Stit weighs in on the three players he fears facing most at March’s IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.