PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Hosts announce team for powerlifting European Open
A 10-strong group of athletes will represent Hungary in Eger from 24-28 November.
Leirfallom looks forward to ‘exhilarating’ season
As the IPC Alpine Skiing Race Director for 2015-16, Leirfallom aims to focus on moving the World Cup series forward.
South Africa and Switzerland secure Rio 2016 spots
Tammy Delano also takes bronze for hosts USA at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning.
NPC Libya sign agreement with German city
The agreement would set up training camps for Libyan para-athletes in Cottbus.
Carla Qualtrough appointed Canada’s Minister for Sport and Persons with Disabilities
IPC President Sir Philip Craven sends his congratulations on the two-time Paralympian’s new role.
First ice sledge hockey youth camp a success
Players and coaches agree that the inaugural IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Youth Development Camp provided useful activities and techniques.
Grand Slam champions head UNIQLO Doubles Masters
The tournament is the ITF’s year-end championship for the top wheelchair doubles players.
Akbasheva and Morozov feel excitement building
Defending combi standard class 2 world champions are looking forward to the Worlds in Rome, Italy, which begin Friday (6 November).
What to watch: November 2015
Numerous regional Championships get underway in the final push for Rio 2016 qualification spots, as well as the start of the snow sport season.
Three individuals to receive Paralympic Order in Mexico City
Sylvana Mestre, Georgios Fountoulakis and Dr. Axel Bolsinger will be recognised for their contributions to the Paralympic Movement.