PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Slovakia look to Czech Republic for sledge hockey guidance
Prior to the World Championships B-Pool, the Slovakians have been trying to create a more professionalised programme.
England to face Ukraine and Iran at CP Football 7-a-side World Championships
The CP Football World Championships will be played at St. George’s Park, England’s Football Associaion National Training Centre.
Danisewicz ready to start 2015 at Sunshine Coast World Event
The 23-year-old will face old and new competition in Queensland, Australia.
Brazilian footballer pinpoints three rivals ahead of World Championships
Francisco Brito da Costa is not just gearing up a crack at the world title, but August’s Parapan American Games and the big one, Rio 2016.
Trio to speak on athletes’ and coaches’ education at VISTA 2015
VISTA 2015 will take place between 7-10 October in Girona, Spain, following the theme “securing the future of young para-athletes.”
Para-cycling training camp to prepare for World Championships
In the lead-up to the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships the UCI World Cycling Centre is hosting a training camp for some of the participating athletes.
Para Archery and Classification Committees discuss classification and VI archery
World Archery’s Para Archery and Classification Committees met in Lausanne during February.
Rio 2016 will inspire new generation of Paralympic stars, says Chantal Petitclerc
Legendary Canadian wheelchair racer, who won 14 gold medals at five Games, and says event will leave extensive legacy to host nation.
Tardieu targets gold at the 2015 World Rowing Championships
The Frenchman has had to settle for silver at the last three World Championships as well as London 2012.
Tokyo 2020 reaffirms commitment to support recovery efforts four years after the Tohoku disaster
Tokyo 2020 Sports Director Koji Murofushi was attending a commemoration ceremony in Ishinomaki