PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
NPC Russia honours top athletes, coaches in Movement
Top names such as nordic skiers Roman Petushkov and Mikhalina Lysova were recognised at a VII Solemn Award Ceremony called “Return to Life.”
Joachim Gerard, Michael Jeremiasz cause early upsets
The men’s singles competition on the opening day of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters was full of surprises in California.
IPC prepares to decide Tokyo 2020 Paralympic sports
Between now and November 2014, the IPC will decide which sports should be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Gold-medal matches set at Archery Worlds in Bangkok
Paralympic champions and IPC Ones to Watch athletes Zahra Nemati, Danielle Brown and Timur Tuchinov all found their way into the finals.
Top countries all triumph at powerlifting Asian Open
Most prolific powerlifting nations stamp their authority on the penultimate day of action at the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships.
Para-riders debut at Australian Dressage Championships
London 2012 Paralympic champion Joann Farmosa dominated the Grade IB competition in Sydney.
China’s Tan chalks four consecutive world records
China’s Yujiao Tan was one of four athletes to smash world records on day three of the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships, a key event on the road to Rio.
African Paralympic Committee meets in Angola
The African Paralympic Committee came together ahead of next year’s General Assembly and Conference for the region.
Beijing to host 2014 Boccia World Championships
The 2014 BISFed Boccia World Championships are expected to showcase 180 athletes from 30 countries.
Vote now for October’s IPC Athlete of the Month
Nominees for the IPC Athlete of the Month award include: Robert Davies, Panfeng Feng, Natascha Hiltrop, Witsanu Huadpradit, Jonas Jacobsson and Seung-Hwan Jung.