PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
The importance of rituals in powerlifting
Some of the world’s strongest powerlifters explain why having effective rituals is key to successfully lifting the bar.
Paralympic champion volunteers at Rio 2016
Argentina’s Marcela Rizzotto won two swimming golds at Arnhem 1980 and, 36 years later, signed up to volunteer at Rio 2016.
NPC Australia crowns Alcott Paralympian of the Year
The wheelchair tennis player ended the country’s 16-year medal drought in the sport at Rio 2016.
UCI reveals 2017 Para cycling calendar
The Road World Championships will be held in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 31 August – 3 September.
Beatrice Vio among guests at Obama's State Dinner
The Rio 2016 wheelchair fencing gold medallist will join the Italian delegation heading to the White House with Prime Minister Renzi.
Mac Marcoux looks ahead to the alpine skiing’s season
Canada’s Paralympic champion is already training with his new guide, Jack Leitch, and focusing on the next events.
Wheelchair fencer Lambertini shines at junior World Championships
The 17-year-old Italian followed up his Paralympic debut with two world titles.
Beau Greenway: My experience covering Rio 2016
The IPC’s wheelchair rugby beat writer was called up to help cover the Paralympic Games, and he reflects on his time in Rio.
Rio 2016 medallists shine at Thailand Open
Paralympic bronze medallists Rungroji Thainiyom and Josephine Medina carried on their table tennis successes in Pattaya.
National Boccia Championships held in South Korea
It was the largest boccia event to take place in the Asian country, with a total of 300 participants.