PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Top eight wheelchair rugby teams to battle
The world’s top eight ranked wheelchair rugby squads will all take part in this week’s 2013 Denmark Wheelchair Rugby Challenge.

ITF holds coaches workshop in Turkey
Twenty coaches from 13 different countries were educated on player pathways and practical coaching drills.

Vote for May’s Athlete of the Month
The public can now choose the IPC Athlete of the Month from a list of six finalists.

Japan’s Kozo Kubo aims for historic biathlon victory
World Champion has his sights set on ending 15-years of Paralympic hurt, even working to qualify for the athletics World Championships in Lyon on his road to Sochi 2014.

USA announces nordic skiing nominees for 2013-14
Summer Paralympians Tatyana McFadden and Aaron Pike among those hoping to qualify for Sochi, as well as war veterans and some athletes still on active duty.

Iranian archer wins individual SportAccord award
In topping the podium at the London 2012 archery competition, Zahra Nemati was Iran's first ever female Paralympic gold medallist

What to watch: June
Here’s a brief run-down of the top para-sport events around the world to keep your eyes on in June.

Sochi 2014 unveils Paralympic Winter Games medals
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic gold medal was revealed in St. Petersburg, Russia, and it weighs 686 grams.

Para-athletes light up SportAccord
Delgates attending convention in St Petersburg, Russia impressed by sport demonstrations

Barry and Francois-Elie show their form ahead of July's World Championships
Irish and French athletes put in world leading performances in Lyon test event