PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IWAS releases 2017 wheelchair fencing schedule
The new wheelchair fencing season will feature five World Cups.
Indonesia wins TAFISA Wheelchair Rugby Cup
Five Asian nations took part in the competition, which was part of the 6th TAFISA World Sport for All Games.
Vote now for the Allianz Best Team of the Month – September 2016
Six teams have been nominated based on their outstanding gold-medal performances from Rio 2016.
Successful blind football seminar held in Austria
A total of 10 players and 10 coaches took part in the UEFA-backed IBSA Blind Football Development Project Europe event.
IPC President completes week-long visit to Tokyo
After meeting many people involved in the organisation of Tokyo 2020, Sir Philip Craven is confident the Games in the Japanese capital could be the best ever.
Javanmardidodmani receives Allianz Best Female Athlete of the Month for September
The Iranian became her country’s first female Paralympic gold medallist in shooting.
Müller in the starting blocks for London 2017
The leading chilled yogurts and desserts manufacturer is the first National Partner of next summer’s World Para Athletics Championships and IAAF World Championships.
Snyder recalls delight at breaking 30-year-old world record
More than one month on from Rio 2016, the US swimmer describes how important it was for him to break the 30-year-old 100m freestyle S11 world record.
Norway to host Women’s World Ice Sledge Hockey Festival
The event will take place between 20-22 October in Fritidspark, Skien, Norway, with Canada, USA and team Europe competing.
Jallen targets Worlds success despite injury
Although she has not been able to train since last April due to a lingering ankle injury, the US Para alpine skier feels confident towards next year’s World Championships in Tarvisio, Italy.