PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

First para-snowboard head-to-head winners decided
Historic victories for American, Dutch, French and British riders at the para-snowboard World Cup in Aspen, USA.

American riders seal seven podiums in Aspen
Men’s Sochi 2014 medallists recreate podium at the para-snowboard World Cup as Heidi Jo Duce and Nicole Roundy are also amongst those to finish in the top three.

Glasgow 2015 competition schedule released
Celebrating six months to go until the 2015 IPC Swimming Worlds, the competition schedule has been published.
Leduc to host 2015 World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Reigning champions Canada will be joined by Russia, South Korea and the USA from 1-7 February.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – December 2014
The public has until Monday 19 January to cast their vote from the six candidates.
Paralympics New Zealand Order of Merit presented to Dave Hill
Hill has been involved in para-sport since the mid-seventies and was Chef de Mission of the New Zealand team at 1992 Paralympic Games.

Wheelchair dance mourns passing of pioneer Freijd
Els-Britt Freijd, who was instrumental in developing wheelchair dance sport, passed away on 28 December aged 78.

Chuck Aoki: 2015 World Paralympic Road trip!
US wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki has come up with his list of must see events in 2015.

Para-table tennis: athletes to watch in 2015
Who are the six athletes to look out for as we edge closer to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games?
Six great quotes from Iryna Bui
Showing an incredible passion for Nordic skiing, Ukrainian biathlon world champion Iryna Bui reveals more about herself ahead of the 2015 World Championships.