PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sweden, South Korea, Slovakia take day one in Ostersund by storm
All three teams put on strong offensive performances to open the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.

Ten reasons why the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games will be brilliant!
IPC Director of Media and Communications Craig Spence explains why he believes the 2015 Parapan American Games will be the best ever.

Fernandez aims to relive his best moment at Toronto 2015
The world No. 4 wheelchair tennis ace won gold at the 2011 Parapan American Games and hopes to do the same this August.

Colombia’s basketballers aim for Toronto 2015 final despite lack of funding
The wheelchair basketball team won silver at the 2011 Parapans are hoping to one step further at Toronto 2015.

IWRF releases new strategic plan
IWRF’s commitment to provide strong leadership, effective governance, high quality services, and a world class competition structure will continue.

Barra Blue Beach Point will host German House during Rio 2016
The home of the German Olympic and Paralympic teams provides a place for athletes to meet with family, sponsors, politicians and journalists.

Nordic skiing World Cup decider to get underway
The final high-level competition of the season will feature some close battles for overall biathlon and cross-country crowns.

POCOG readies to inaugurate ‘New Horizons’ for the 2018 Paralympic Games
One year on from the Sochi 2014 Closing Ceremony, POCOG President Yang-ho CHO shares his views of what PyeongChang 2018 will deliver.
POCOG celebrates the 1st ‘Paralympic Day’ event
Event ramps up preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

#SuperheroSunday: Walid Ktila
The Tunisian multi Paralympic and world champion explains why his three heroes are all from the world of para-athletics