PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Asher hopes to inspire others
Justine Asher, one of the first Paralympic hand-cyclists from South Africa, hopes her success inspires others to achieve their dreams.
Amy Purdy to feature in The Body Issue
American Paralympic snowboarder Purdy will feature alongside other athletes in ESPN The Magazine’s The Body Issue, which looks to celebrate true athletic form.
Josh Sweeney to receive Pat Tillman Award
Sweeney, ice sledge hockey gold medallist from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, will be honoured for his service to the military.
Guilhermina confident of sub 12-second 100m
Brazil’s multi world and Paralympic champion is confident of lowering her own world record in 2014
2014 IBSA Goalball World Championships Preview
Hosts Finland’s men will be looking to add the World Championships gold to their Paralympic title, whilst Japan’s women will challenge China once more.
IPC announces Standing Committee appointments
Following approval from the IPC Governing Board at its June meeting in Bonn, Germany, the membership composition for a number of IPC Standing Committees have been announced.
Etherington still “shocked” by Sochi impact
Great Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian still cannot believe how many people tuned in to see her and guide Caroline Powell compete at Sochi 2014, the Games through which she became not only a four-time Paralympic medallist, but also a celebrity.
Ten Paralympic athletes nominated for ESPY’s
The ESPY’s are awarded to recognise team or individual athletic achievement, with many of the USA’s Sochi 2014 medal winners being nominated.
Koji Murofushi appointed Tokyo 2020 Sports Director
The Olympic gold medallist will look to actively involve athletes at all levels in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Day five: 2014 Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Worlds
Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated to top their respective pools as the quarter finals are decided.