PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

APC Observers’ Programme concludes in Toronto
Delegates from Lima 2019 and Rio 2016 amongst others participated in the programme.

NPC Slovenia launches media campaign for athletes
The campaign gives exposure to Slovenia’s Paralympic hopefuls ahead of the Rio 2016 Games.

IBSA stage inaugural blind football European youth camp
Children from across Europe gathered in Hamburg, Germany, and learned various skills of the game.
Thousands turn out for para-sports festival in Iran
The country saw one of its biggest sports festivals for athletes with impairments

Jeremiasz, Verfuerth, Taylor receive US Open wild cards
The three wheelchair tennis players landed spots in the final Grand Slam competition of the year.

IWAS announces changes to World Games programme
The World Games will have four different categories to accommodate different age groups and help develop athletes.

Leinonen to prepare at home for Rio 2016
With a place for the next Paralympic Games already secured, the R5 (mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2) world champion is focusing on training in Finland.

Ukraine’s Datsko seeks return to No. 1
One month before the Wheelchair Fencing World Championships, Ukraine's Anton Datsko is preparing to take on his rivals.

ITF updates 2016 UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour calendar
Three of the four Grand Slams are set for next year.

INAS announces events for 2016, 2017
Portugal, Thailand and Australia latest countries awarded to host INAS events.