PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Media accreditation for athletics Euros opens
Application process is now open for Europe's biggest para-athletics event of the year.
Shirley Reilly returns ahead of clash with Manuela Schaer
Paralympic champion Shirley Reilly has a new racing wheelchair for her 2014 Grand Prix debut in Arizona, aiming to prepare for the rematch between Switzerland’s Manuela Schaer in Europe later in the month.
Asian Para-Games spots on line at West Asia Championships
Eight teams will compete in Dubai: Iraq, Oman, Jordan, UAE, Kuwait, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and Syria.
Leeper, Singleton to headline Arizona Grand Prix
Fourth IPC Athletics Grand Prix of 2014 will also feature Americans Raymond Martin and Shirley Reilly ahead of her clash with Manuela Schaer in Switzerland, and Canada’s multiple world champion Brent Lakatos.
IPC/APC Co-ordination Commission delighted with Toronto 2015 progress
After three days of meetings, the IPC/APC delegation is confident that Toronto 2015 will be the best Parapan Games to date.
Dutch swimmer Marc Evers now recognised at supermarkets
The Paralympic and world champion is heading into the IPC Swimming European Championships as the S14 swimmer to beat.
Agitos Foundation launches WoMentoring
The IPC’s development arm will look to increase women in leadership roles in the Paralympic Movement to 30 per cent through a new mentoring programme, with 22 Member organisations taking part
Para-canoe stars hope to change perceptions at Rio 2016
World champions Fernando Fernandes and Marta Ferreira are inspired by the chance to race at an iconic city venue in front of their home fans.
IPC Athletics Euros name first 'Swansea Champions'
With 102 days to go, the volunteering programme for the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships in Swansea is picking up pace.
P2 rivalry sets stage for IPC Shooting World Cup
The 2014 IPC Shooting World Cup is making its way to Szczecin, Poland, this week, where 28 countries will take part.