PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Governing Board to meet in Tokyo
During three days of meetings, the Board led by IPC President Sir Philip Craven will receive updates on preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Kunieda, Kamiji receive ITF honours
The Japanese duo were among the tennis stars recognised for their achievements in the 2014 season.
Canada’s Toronto 2015 wheelchair basketball teams named
Twenty-four athletes will play in the Parapan Am Games, which serves as a direct qualifier for Rio 2016.
Candidates for APC athlete representative announced
At Toronto 2015, athletes can vote for one of the six who will sit on the Americas Paralympic Committee Executive Committee.
Dutch rider Den Dulk wins double gold in Roosendaal
Nicole Den Dulk rode two different horses to two wins in the grade lb individual, freestyle tests.
Kroell and Kaiser aim for top of the world
The Austrian dancers are amongst the best in the world, but want to capitalise on their performances in 2015.
Glasgow 2015 to be Brasil’s first test before Rio
Returning to major competition after injury, triple reigning world champion Andre Brasil pushes ‘go hard or go home’ mentality.
Paralympians amongst South Africa’s Glasgow 2015 squad
Ten athletes, including four Paralympians and reigning world champion Kevin Paul, will compete at July’s IPC Swimming World Championships.
Sir Philip Craven to chair IOC Olympic Education Commission
Besides Sir Philip, several representatives have been nominated to IOC Commissions.
Houdet looks to take back French Open title
The No. 2 ranked Frenchman expects a clash on the clay at Roland Garros with Japan’s No. 1 ranked Shingo Kunieda.