PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rio 2016 opens registration process for Paralympic Volunteer Programme
Over 25,000 volunteers are needed to fill roles for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Grosseto President speaks passionately about 2016 Euros
Sandrino Porru, President of FISPES, is keen to deliver an ‘extraordinary event’ to follow the hugely successful 2014 IPC Athletics Euros.
IPC starts top 25 moments countdown
Between 29 August and 22 September, the IPC will countdown the top 25 moments from the last quarter of a century to celevrate its silver jubilee.
World para-rowing champions crowned in Amsterdam
The winners have been decided at the 2014 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
First equestrian spots confirmed for Rio 2016
The Netherlands’ Rixt van der Horst took a dramatic debut gold as her country; Great Britain and Germany all secure a place at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
No. 24: Sir Philip Craven elected IPC President
Since taking over as President in 2001, the IPC, Paralympic Movement and Paralympic Games have grown in size, stature and credibility.
High hopes for Avila and Fonte
The Spanish pair, who claimed double gold at the recent UCI World Cup, are feeling the weight of expectation ahead of the World Championships.
2014 UCI Para-Cycling World Championships get underway
Italy claimed victory in the hand-bike relay on the first day of the 2014 UCI Para-Cycling World Championships.
2014 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships Preview
Great Britain, who were the best performers at the last World Championships, will be looking to replicate that this time around.
Jonnie Peacock to participate in British National Paralympic Day
London 2012 gold medallist Jonnie Peacock among star athletes confirmed to participate in Saturday’s celebrations for National Paralympic Day.