PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
New coach hopes to take Danes to Rio
Denmark are aiming for a top two finish at September’s IWRF European Championships in order to qualify for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
NPC Portugal appoints Oliveira as Chef de Mission for Rio 2016
The Secretary General of NPC Portugal will lead the Portuguese team at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Deutsche Telekom extends partnership with NPC Germany
Telekom promotes more respect and recognition for athletes with an impairment
Sport for All in Iran
"Social Participation, Fun and Empowerment" aims to get more people with an impairment active in Iran to enhance social integration.
Varazdin, Croatia, to stage the European Para Youth Games 2015 this July
The event between 16-19 July 2015 will feature competition in athletics, boccia, swimming, table tennis and sitting volleyball
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – March 2015
The public has until Thursday 9 April to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.
Ripa on Summer, Winter Paralympic Games experiences
An insight into the mind of the Swedish cross-country skiing Paralympic champion who had a former career as a swimmer.
Media accreditation for the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Americas Open Championships now open
Media are advised that accreditation is now open at www.paralympic.org/mexico-city-2015/media.
Sport England backs sport for people with an impairment
The English Federation of Disability Sport will benefit from over two million British pounds worth of funding over the next two years.
Belgium aim for European goalball title to secure Rio 2016 berth
With Rio 2016 fast approaching the Belgium men’s goalball team have two chances to qualify this year.