PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IWRF to hold Anti-Doping Outreach Campaign at World Championship
The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) will conduct an Anti-Doping Outreach Campaign during its upcoming World Championship in Odense, Denmark, which take place between 4-10 August.
Perales return headlines Spanish squad for Euros
One of Spain’s most prolific medal winning swimmers, Teresa Perales, joins 22 other athletes chasing down European titles at the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships from 4 August.
Para-cycling World Cup titles decided in Spain
Just four weeks before the World Championships, Alessandro Zanardi and Jamie Whitmore are amongst those to secure overall season wins in Segovia.
Organisers and host team gear-up for wheelchair rugby worlds
First chance for teams to qualify for Rio 2016 is highlighted by hosts Denmark’s optimism after moving up the world rankings.
What is the main difference between wheelchair tennis and the standing game?
Wheelchair tennis is one of the forms of tennis adapted for those who have an impairment in their lower body. The size of courts, balls, and rackets are the same, but there are two major differences; athletes use specially designed wheelchairs and the ball may bounce up to two times. The second bounce may also occur outside of the field.
Favourites Russia and Ukraine through to quarterfinals at football 7-a-side Europeans
Ireland and the Netherlands put on strong performances on their way to the quarterfinals.
Which leg are long jumpers with a prosthesis allowed to use at take off?
Athletes with leg or foot prosthesis are allowed to choose the leg they take off with.
Which sport is also called murderball and why?
Due to its aggressive and full-contact character, wheelchair rugby was originally called murderball.
How many different sports will be part of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games programme?
For the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the total number of sports will be 22. Para-canoe and para-triathlon will be added to the medals programme.
What are the elements building the Paralympic symbol?
The Paralympic symbols are three “agitos” (Latin for “I move”) colored red, blue and green, being the colors most widely included in national flags.