PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sir Philip’s @Paralympic Team Yearns to Play Hoops with the @POTUS
“It’s surprising the impact [the Paralympics] really has on you… It’s an untapped fuel for humanity that we really need to start using.” - Bode Miller, U.S. Olympic Skier
No. 29 PyeongChang 2018 to be biggest Paralympic Winter Games ever
Additional medal events to expand competition field at PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
McFadden’s profile ready for serious boost
With Rio 2016 fast approaching, the US Paralympic and world champion is about to become a firm household name in the US according to industry experts.
Proud Paralympian pilot concludes in Hungary
A successful final workshop took place at the IPC Powerlifting European Open in Eger, and also involved IPC partner Adecco.
Para World Sailing Championships: Fitzgibbon, Tesch cruise to gold
The Australian duo had no trouble defending their SUKD18 world title as the final race wrapped up the Championships.
Para Sailing World Championships – Aussie SKUD18 crew, Seguin remain leaders
The duo of Liesl Tesch and Daniel Fitzgibbon, and France’s Damien Seguin are in good position for gold heading into the final day.
NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters returns to London
Kunieda, Van Koot and Wagner are among the standouts looking to cap off their season with a Masters title.
No. 30 Soule becomes most decorated US Nordic skier
The USA’s Andrew Soule won an incredible five medals across biathlon and cross-country skiing at his home World Championships in 2015.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – November 2015
The public has until 9 December to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.
Polish sailors make strides at Para World Sailing Championships
Monika Gibes and Piotr Cichocki have only sailed in one event together but are in position to qualify for Rio 2016.