PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Croatia starting up ice sledge hockey
NPC Croatia has joined IPC Ice Sledge Hockey’s Ottobock Equipment Loaner Programme.
Wheelchair basketball changing lives in Zimbabwe
Although it has been a challenge to start the programme, with help para-sport is giving people in Zimbabwe a fresh outlook on life.
Dubai 2014: Women’s -61kg at a glance
Here is a quick look at the third of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Groups drawn for football 7-a-side’s European Championships
Eleven teams will participate in the sport’s premiere event of the year in July in Portugal.
Team USA set for week of events in Washington DC
Sochi 2014 Paralympians will visit the White House and take part in NBCSN’s Best of US Awards Show.
Wheelchair hurling combines national pride with accessible sport
Ireland’s national game, also known as camogie when played by women, has grown in popularity and proves that sport can be open to all.
Dubai 2014: Women’s -41kg at a glance
Take a brief look at the second of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Teresa Perales receives top Spanish honour
Spain’s most-decorated Paralympian was bestowed with a special award by the King of Spain in Madrid.
Vote now for Best Male athlete from Sochi 2014
Nominees for the honour include: Roman Petushkov, Declan Farmer, Brian McKeever, Markus Salcher and Evan Strong.
El Salvador supports young swimmer’s dreams
Carlos Alberto Cortez Cabeza from El Salvador was athletic from a very young age, but now thanks to support from his NPC and the Agitos Foundation support, he has a chance to compete at an elite level.