PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Cable 2015: Cross-country to take over on day two
Skiers from America, Canada, Finland and Sweden amongst those looking to make their make mark in long distance events at the 2015 Worlds.

Yarovyi takes biathlon victory as Petushkov fails to medal
The USA’s Andrew Soule also medals for the host country on day one of the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.

2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships open
A series of dignitaries and a lumberjack competition entertain a packed crowd at the Lakewoods Resort in Cable, Wisconsin, USA.

Media accreditation opens for Ostersund 2015
With 50 days to go until the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B-Pool World Championships, media can now apply for accreditation.
Cable 2015: Biathlon short distance preview
Day one of the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships will see Russia’s Roman Petushkov and Sweden's Zebastian Modin get their campaigns underway.

BT announces partnership with GB Wheelchair Rugby
GB team aim for success at the inaugural BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge during the 2015 Rugby World Cup this autumn

Iranian medallists meet Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei praised the achievements of para-athletes at the 2014 Asian Para-Games.

Riders to watch at 2015 IPC Para-Snowboard World Championships named
Eight Paralympic champions and World Cup winners have been listed as Ones to Watch
Cable 2015 set to welcome world’s best para-Nordic skiers
Competitions at the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships begin on Saturday (24 January).

Preview: 2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami
British sailor Helena Lucas will attempt to emulate Paralympic success in the first regatta of the year.