PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Great Britain’s Pearson wins first gold in four years
Lee Pearson finally broke his medal hoodoo, and there was also success Germany’s Hannelore Brenner on day three of the World Equestrian Games.
IPC Vice President to take on IPC Athletics Americas Half Marathon Cup
Andrew Parsons, who is also the Brazilian Paralympic Committee President, will run alongside para-athletes on the streets of Rio.
Perales’s incredible come-back
Spain’s six-time Paralympic champion Teresa Perales made a stunning return at the 2014 Euros after serious illness and is more determined than ever for Rio.
Italy’s Morganti causes shock on day two
The Italian beat Singapore’s Laurentia Tan and Great Britain’s Paralympic and world champion Sophie Christiansen in a shock result at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Finals decided at para-rowing World Championships
Great Britain and Australia enjoyed a particularly successful day on the water as the heats concluded at the 2014 World Rowing Championships.
NPC Iran holds its 12th General Assembly in Tehran
The General Assembly heard progress reports about the growth of the Paralympic Movement in Iran and an update on preparations for October's Asian Para Games.
Ireland name team for 2014 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships
The team is a stong mix of experience and new blood and will compete this weekend in Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
Another Grand Slam for Tatyana McFadden?
The US Paralympic champion had time to hit the beach in the Caribbean and reflect midway through her 2014 season.
Brenner and Pearson take top spot on day one
Defending world champion Hannelore Brenner put in an excellent performance, with Great Britain’s Lee Pearson also impressing at the World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France.
Nordic skiing calendar for 2014-15 announced
Skiers will head to Finland, South Korea, Japan and Norway for World Cups beginning on 10 December 2015, ahead of the 2015 World Championships.