PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Governing Board approve 19 of Tokyo 2020’s Paralympic sport venues
The venue masterplan was presented by Tokyo 2020 to the IPC Governing Board at its meeting in Mexico City on Thursday (12 November)
UK Athletics names 2015-16 World Class Performance Programme selections
Selection is based upon the potential to wins medals at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
Beatrice Vio named October’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The Italian wheelchair fencer drew closer to an undefeated season after the World Cup in Paris.
IPC to count down Top 50 Moments of 2015
For the final 50 days of 2015, the International Paralympic Committee will unveil the year’s best moments, culminating with No. 1 on 31 December.
Daviet eyes world and Paralympic titles
French standing Nordic skier Benjamin Daviet will use the 2015-16 World Cup season to build towards his first individual gold medals.
Swimming Competition Programme Working Group formed
An advisory group of 12 experts will work to develop and optimise the competition programme for World Championships and Paralympic Games.
Schedule, live coverage confirmed for powerlifting Euros
Full livestream available at www.eger2015.org for last and biggest regional Championships of 2015.
Iran’s Nemati secures Rio 2016 Olympic qualifying spot
The London 2012 Paralympic champion made history at the Asian Archery Championships.
Ali Jawad aims for 200kg lift at European Championships
The British standout reveals he did not perform to his potential in Mexico City and hopes to redeem himself at the European Open from 24 November.
Ten best quotes of Doha 2015
A look back at the best quotes from athletes at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.