PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Akbasheva and Morozov enter dance hall of fame
Russian couple pick up fourth competition win this year, sweeping the board in all IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport sanctioned competitions on offer.
Wheelchair dance worlds open in Tokyo
Over 160 athletes from nearly 20 countries to compete at Komazawa Olympic Park Gynasium.
IPC members mark UN Day of Persons with Disabilities
National Paralympic Committees and International Federations around the world are doing their part to promote the Paralympic Movement on 3 December.
No. 25: IPC and WADA team up for fair play
The 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships saw an innovative partnership which became the model for IPC anti-doping efforts.
No. 26: Russian sitting volleyball squad surprises
From missing out on the Paralympics to becoming European champions, Russia’s women’s sitting volleyball team are on the rise.
All North American final set at World Sledge Hockey Challenge
The USA beat Russia and Canada defeated South Korea in the semi-finals of the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.
Download new edition of The Paralympian magazine
Explore sport-specific classification, preview the IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard World Cups and look back at summer championships in the new edition of The Paralympian.
Canada’s Greg Westlake nets hat trick against USA
In a matchup of arch-rivals, Canada defeated the USA at the World Sledge Hockey Challenge, as Russia triumphed against South Korea.
Teams announced for 2014 Wheelchair Rugby Worlds
Find out which 12 teams will compete at the 2014 IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championships next August in Odense, Denmark.
NEC extends sponsorship of wheelchair tennis
NEC Corporation will continue to support major international wheelchair tennis tournaments in 2014.