PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Top para-athletes voice Swansea 2014 predictions
Non-Europeans Scott Reardon, Michelle Stilwell, Terezinha Guilhermina and Yohansson Nascimento evaluate the talent for the IPC Athletics European Championships.

Hannah Cockroft relishing 800m challenge
British T34 ace will be aiming for the 100m and 800m double at Swansea 2014

Nepal NPC President re-elected
Surendra Bahadur Basnyat has been re-elected as President of the Nepal National Paralympic Committee for the second-time.

Kari Marklund retires from ISBA Goalball Committee
Having held the position for three years, Marklund has decided to step down, with IBSA President Jannie Hammershoi expressing her gratitude.
Sweden and Switzerland teams announced
Sweden have named an experienced side ahead of the World Equestrian Games, with Switzerland also announcing their athletes to compete in Normandy.

Laurentia Tan wants personal best in Normandy
Singapore’s Laurentia Tan outlines her aspirations for the World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France

Boccia and goalball stars at National Paralympic Day
Stars from Great Britain’s London 2012 boccia and goalball teams are set to compete once more during National Paralympic Day

Tudhope’s coach tips youngster for future success
Australian snowboarder Ben Tudhope was the youngest competitor at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games and now his coach believes he has something which sets him apart from the rest of the field.

Runners reach Tokyo after a 1,000km relay
Participants inspire the disaster-affected areas over the two-week relay

Swansea 2014 to be live streamed
All the action from the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships will be shown live via the official event website