PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Changes made to IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Rulebook
The new changes to the rulebook sees the creation of two new events – the singles and freestyle.
Shooting development enters second phase
Further development of visually impaired and para-clay target shooting were voted through by countries at the 2014 IPC Shooting Worlds.
Athletes make a special appearance ahead of Swansea 2014
Aled Sion Davies, Nathan Stephens and Kryon Duke all visit local Sainsbury’s store in Swansea.
World champion Francois-Elie seeking gold at Swansea 2014
French double world champion will race over 100m and 400m at the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships
Italy team announced for the IPC Euros in Swansea
A mixture of youth and experience will represent Italy at the Euros
Amy Purdy and Evan Strong make US para-snowboarding team
Four of the 10 athletes named won medals at Sochi 2014.
New Chief of PyeongChang 2018 begins work
Yang Ho Cho started his role on Monday 11 August.
Markus Rehm named July’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Rehm stunned para-sport as he drastically improved on his own long jump world record to win gold at the German able-bodied Nationals.
Hug ready to challenge Weir for European glory
The Swiss ‘Silver Bullet’ is the man to beat according to his great rival David Weir of Great Britain.
Markus Mendy Swoboda claims fifth successive title
With Rio 2016 just two years away, Austria’s Markus Mendy Swoboda won his fifth successive para-canoe crown at the World Championships.