PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Alibasic named June’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Safet Alibasic has been named Allianz Athlete of the Month for June after helping his side to become world champions.
Seeds make early progress at 25th British Open in Nottingham
It was a comfortable opening day for the seeded men’s players on Tuesday (15 July) as the 25th British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships got underway at Nottingham Tennis Centre, with the leading Brits, the world No. 1 and the defending champion all among those to ease into Wednesday’s second round.
Sainsbury’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final to follow Birmingham Diamond League meet
In total there will be 20 para-athletics events on a packed programme which is set to take place in front of a 13,000 capacity crowd and shown live on the BBC.
Suhl 2014: Top pistol shooters to look out for
A total of 265 athletes from 53 countries will line up at the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships from 18-23 July.
Kierey delights home crowd at canoe Europeans
Keirey takes gold for Germany, as Great Britain claim seven gold medals at the 2014 ECA Canoe Sprint European Championships in Brandenburg, Germany.
World silver medallist Rostami suspended for Anti-Doping Violation
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that Iranian world silver medallist powerlifter Roohallah Rostami has been suspended and fined for an Anti-Doping Rule violation.
IWBF President Maureen Orchard retires
After stepping down as President, Orchard was reappointed as Secretary General
France’s Lorandi playing it safe ahead of Euros
One of France’s best swimmers is heading to the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships chased by several young athletes, attempting to retain four titles from 2011.
NPC Papua New Guinea benefits from bank support
The Papua New Guinea National Paralympic Committee (PNGPC) has renewed its partnership with the country's leading bank
Great Britain dominates Hartpury International Festival of Dressage
Brazil and Canadian riders also perform well in last major event before August’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.