PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Turkey, France haul in table tennis titles
The European Para-Table Tennis Championships came to a close with thrilling action in the team events.

Johanna Benson Foundation launched
Paralympic champion puts her name to a foundation in Namibia, which aims to identify and develop new elite talent.

Gordon Reid smashes world’s top three players
Great Britain’s Gordon Reid won his first ITF 1 Series men’s singles title, while the Netherlands’ Jiske Griffioen claimed the women’s singles crown.

Election results from European Paralympic Committee General Assembly
Ireland’s hosting of EPC General Assembly and Conference comes to successful conclusion on Saturday (5 October).

Lively debate at EPC Conference in Dublin
The European Paralympic Committee President relayed that there are many challenges ahead for the Movement despite the 'magnificent' success at London 2012.

Paralympics Ireland honours greats
The Irish Paralympic Order was presented to three individuals at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland.
Ceremony tickets for Sochi 2014 on sale
Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies now available for next March's Games.

IPC Powerlifting reveals plans to tackle doping
Raise The Bar- Say No! to Doping will be rolled out across upcoming international competitions.

Carl Murphy scoops major national award
New Zealand's star para-snowboarder was named the Snow Sports NZ Athlete of the Year.

Sochi 2014 mittens feature Agitos, national flags
Support your team at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games and keep your hands warm at the same time.