PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Nilsen beats the odds and looks ahead to major victories
In interview to world champion Carina Edlinger, Norwegian star talks about her preparation for biggest season yet with Lillehammer 2021 and Beijing 2022

World Championships achieve Green Event status
Online course to educate and transform 1,300 accredited people into environmental ambassadors for Lillehammer 2021

Italy aims for another gold rush at Lignano World Series
Third leg of the World Series marks the return to international competition for some of world champions and record holders

IPC appoint Wrenn as new Paralympic Games Chief
The senior executive boasts over 20 years of major events experience

Young star Sabatini ready for more at first home GP in Jesolo
Jesolo hosts World Para Athletics Grand Prix for the first time with 275 athletes from 33 countries in action until Sunday in Italy

Asian athletes receive leadership training
Online Proud Paralympian Athlete Representation Workshop held to empower athletes to become effective leaders

Online OCP workshop focuses on NPCs in West Africa and Haiti
Mentors received training to support NPC Delegates in developing their organisational capabilities
Stars and newcomers meet at inaugural Lewisville World Series
Paralympic champions Jessica Long, McKenzie Coan and Rebecca Meyers lead home team as USA hosts season's second stop
Jaeheon Ha hopes to serve country again at Paralympics
Ha picked up Para rowing during rehab and wants to inspire others going through similar challenges

Israel look to Tokyo Games led by a couple who are breaking barriers
A love story in goalball is bringing the different cultures in Israel ― at times in conflict ― together in new ways