PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Vejle 2015: No. 1 Didukh stands his ground
The Ukrainian held off No. 2 Thomas Bouvais to advance in the men’s class 8 at the Para-Table Tennis European Championships.

WWRC15: Australia, USA victorious on day two
Top-ranked Australia took the 2-point win over Great Britain, while USA rebounded from a tough loss to Canada.
ISAF release video on Paralympic development programme
The documentary explores the new programme and gives insight from sailors who attended the clinic over the summer 2015.

Vejle 2015: Denmark’s Rosenmeier advances
Home favourite Peter Rosenmeier is among those who won his match on day one of the para-table tennis Europeans.
Alpine skier Peters named Athlete of the Year
Snow Sports New Zealand have awarded the annual award to the double world champion sit-skier for the second year in a row.

Former tennis star Gustavo Kuerten named CPB ambassador
The three-time Roland Garros champion is lending his support for the Paralympic Movement in Brazil.

Five facts about…..South Africa’s Ilse Hayes
She is a strong contender for gold at Doha 2015, but what else do you know about South Africa’s leading sprinter?

Three storylines for the 2015 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge
The top teams from around the world take on each other this week in London.

Scott Reardon wants solo gold at Doha 2015
After tying for the world title two years ago, the Australian sprinter wants to stand alone at the top of the podium at the IPC Athletics World Championships.

Five facts about…..Great Britain’s Dan Greaves
What would Great Britain's Dan Greaves have chosen as a career if it wasn't for athletics? Find out here, with five facts about the world and Paralympic discus F44 silver medallist.