PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Malaysia wins blind football tournament in India
The Tri-Nations Blind Football Tournament took place in the city of Kochi between 1-4 December and featured the hosts, the champions and Laos.
Nordic ski season to get exciting start in Vuokatti
Nearly 130 athletes from 20 countries will begin the World Championships season at a World Cup in Finland.
Blind football field inaugurated in Argentina
It was built at the High Performance National Training Centre in the capital city of Buenos Aires and is the only one with official dimensions in the country.
Bowden impresses at World Sledge Hockey Challenge
The Canadian stalwart, who has changed from defence to offence this season, tied the single-game point mark.
IWRF announces 2017 European Championships
Koblenz, Germany, will host the top wheelchair rugby teams in Europe as they battle for the regional title.
Fifteen Nordic skiers to watch in 2016-17
The Ones to Watch athletes will be amongst the medal contenders at the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships.
Agitos Foundation receives award in Mexico
In recognition of its efforts to develop Para sports in Latin America, the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee was honoured.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – November 2016
The public has until 13 December to vote for their favourite among the five candidates.
No. 26 Lithuania and Turkey take maiden Paralympic titles
The Lithuanian men’s and Turkish women’s teams topped the goalball Paralympic podium for the first time ever at Rio 2016.
Canada take opening win at World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Paralympic and world champions the USA also won their first game against South Korea.