PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Para athletics: 10 stand-out world records in 2016
In yet another record breaking year for the sport, here are 10 world records that made everyone stand-up and take notice.
No. 42 Seguin wins third gold, Australia dominate
Rio 2016’s sailing competition produced many memorable moments.
Jozef Metelka targets able-bodied Worlds
The Slovakian world and Paralympic champion wants to change the perception of Para cyclists.
Alex ‘Bubz’ Massie: What I do off the snow
Get an insight into why the Canadian snowboarder loves other people’s rubbish.
No. 43 Youngsters, newcomers shake up World Cup
A series of young and fresh-faced snowboarders made an impact on the World Cup last season.
Para Table Tennis Star Nominees announced
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Star awards will take place in Doha, Qatar, on 8 December.
Double wins for Jochemsen, Morgenfurt at Europa Cup
The Dutch and Austrian alpine skiers got their season underway with slalom victories in Landgraaf, the Netherlands.
Matti “the Sledgehammer”, teammate Mentel-Spee win first World Cup
Finland’s Matti “the Sledgehammer” Suur-Hamari and the Netherlands’ Bibian Mentel-Spee started a training partnership this season that saw them both top the podium at the first IPC Snowboard World Cup.
No. 44 What it means to be a Proud Paralympian
Through the IPC’s education programme and Athletes’ Council, athletes can get more involved in the Movement.
Three things you did not know about Anna Jochemsen
The Dutch alpine skier reveals some little known facts about herself.