PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Shingo Kunieda sets up final against Joachim Gerard
Shingo Kunieda will face Joachim Gerard and Jiske Griffioen will play against Yui Kamiji in the men’s and women’s NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters finals.
Powerlifters spread 'Raise the Bar' message
Anti-doping programme is rolled out at two international IPC Powerlifting competitions.
Lithuania, Russia claim European goalball golds
Lithuania’s powerhouse men’s goalball team defeated Spain in a penalty shoot-out to capture the European title.
Agitos returns to London 2012 Olympic Park
Find out what’s been happening in the London 2012 Olympic Park over the last 100 days.
Perfect 10 for lifters at Asian Open Championships
The last day of the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships saw another world record fall, bringing the total for the competition to 10.
Lifetime ban dropped after athlete’s former partner admits sabotage
Powerlifter Gunduz Ismayilov was banned for life in 2004 after a second anti-doping violation in four years.
Gustavo Fernandez, Stephane Houdet roll into semis
Enticing semi-final matchups have been set at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters, as Gustavo Fernandez will play Joachim Gerard and Stephane Houdet will challenge Shingo Kunieda.
Gavin Bellis, Kathryn Ross named Para-Crew of Year
After winning the world title in the TA mixed double sculls event this year, the Australian duo will be honoured at a gala dinner in the Estonian capital of Tallinn.
World Archery changes classification rules
To participate in para-archery, athletes’ impairment must now have a direct and important impact on their archery performance.
Tuchinov, Nemati grab golds to wrap up Archery Worlds
Russia finished atop the medal standings at the 2013 World Archery Para-Championships, followed by Great Britain and Turkey.