PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Ottobock spurs growth of sledge hockey in Norway
The Norwegian Ice Hockey Federation has received 12 sledges on loan for one year to help develop ice sledge hockey at the grassroots level.
Canada name Sochi 2014 wheelchair curling team
Sonja Gaudet and Ina Forrest will try to help Canada defending their wheelchair curling Paralympic title next year in Sochi.
IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup to kick off in Canmore
Russia will send 42 athletes to the first stop on the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup, including world champions Roman Petushkov and Mikhalina Lysova.
NPC Lithuania honours Sir Philip Craven
IPC President Sir Philip Craven was given an accolade that’s only been awarded 12 times in the last 20 years.
Hartung to retire as APC President
Former International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Vice President Greg Hartung is to retire as President of the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) this Thursday (12 December).
No. 23: Sophie Christiansen bags triple gold
Despite being under a lot of pressure, Great Britain’s Sophie Christiansen was still the most successful rider at the 2013 European Para-Dressage Championships.
Canmore Mayor shoots blind ahead of World Cup
Canmore, Canada, is gearing up for the world's top cross-country and biathlon skiers to kick of the season's World Cup there, with less than three months to go til the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Canada win gold at World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Canada defeated the USA for gold and Russia beat South Korea for bronze at the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.
Sivak's dance to double gold at World Champs
Husband and wife win their second title of the 2013 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships.
No. 24: Classification research to make para-sport stronger
New IPC Classification Research and Development Centres will help the Paralympic Movement extend its knowledge in sport-specific classification.