PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Othman aiming to punch above his weight
Egyptian powerlifter Sherif Othman has vowed that he will complete the same lifts as when he competed in a higher weight category, and believes he can set the bar incredibly high at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Armenians sail what were thought to be impossible waters
The founder of the Armenian National Disabled Sports Federation writes about what inspired him to start the organisation.
IPC saddened by passing of Wesley Worrell
Worrell was a driving force in Barbados’ participation at the London 2012 Paralympics.
Apply now for Agitos Foundation’s 2014 Grant Support Programme
The Agitos Foundation will invest another EUR 650,000 in development projects this year.
Albania going from exclusion to inclusion
The start of drastic changes are being made in Albania to improve the quality of life for people with an impairment.
Dubai 2014: Men’s +107kg at a glance
Here is a brief preview of the fourth of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Sochi 2014 Best of US winners announced
Find out who won the awards for Best Male, Best Female, Moment of the Games and Team of the Games.
Japanese powerlifters have one eye on Tokyo 2020
A delegation of eight powerlifters are in Dubai for the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships, looking to show their potential for development ahead of their home Paralympic Games in 2020.
Wheelchair basketball changing lives in Zimbabwe
Although it has been a challenge to start the programme, with help para-sport is giving people in Zimbabwe a fresh outlook on life.
Croatia starting up ice sledge hockey
NPC Croatia has joined IPC Ice Sledge Hockey’s Ottobock Equipment Loaner Programme.