PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Hannah Cockroft aiming to break 100m record in Nottwil
British T34 wheelchair racers aims to continue her track record for breaking world records in Switzerland this weekend.
Fatma Omar’s anti-doping suspension reduced to one year
The Egyptian powerlifter had her suspension reduced after appealing her case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Iran dedicates building for National Paralympic Day
National Paralympic Day was added to Iran’s annual calendar, showcasing their commitment to serve people with disabilities.
Hailstone named New Zealand’s new para-cycling coach
Hailstone succeeds two-time Olympian Cameron, who took on a new role with Cycling New Zealand.
Paralympics Ireland welcomes new members
Archery Ireland, Badminton Ireland and Irish Taekwondo Union were added to the Irish Paralympic family
Brazilian Paralympic Committee and Kinoplex to partner
Videos of Brazilian para-sport heroes will be shown in more than 200 cinemas across the country
‘High fibre’ partnership to aid New Zealand snow sports
Country’s top flight skiers and snowboarders will benefit from a new sports analysis system at the Cardrona Alpine Resort.
Ten multi-medallists hoping to impress at Glasgow 2015
With just 50 days to go until the swimming Worlds get underway on 13 July, a number of multiple medallists are preparing themselves to hit their peak once again.
#SuperheroSunday: Ollie Hynd
Only 50 days to go until Glasgow 2015 and Great Britain’s Paralympic and World champion Ollie Hynd tells us who he looks up to.
#SuperheroSunday: Veronica Hipolito
Brazilian teenager Hipolito is aiming to retain her 200m T38 world title in Doha, Qatar, in October.