PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
New IPC classification research centre opens in Brisbane
Three IPC Classification Research and Development Centres are launching around the world to enhance sport-specific classification in Paralympic sport.
USA crowned Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations champions
In front of a 2,000-strong crowd outdoors at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Chuck Aoki and Joe Delagrave led Team USA to victory.
Australia sting No. 1 USA at home in Sydney
The No. 2 wheelchair rugby team defeated the world’s top squad and will play again in the Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations final.
Public voting opens for Para-Rower of the Year
Nominations for World Rowing’s annual awards will remain open through 30 September.
Nominations booklet for APC elections published
Americas Paralympic Committee will hold elections on 18 October, with seven nominations for six candidates.
Finland drawing in audience for 2014 Goalball Worlds
Espoo, Finland will host the 2014 IBSA Goalball World Championships, hoping to draw a similar atmosphere to London 2012.
US Paralympics submit Ann Cody for IPC Vice President
The three-time Paralympic wheelchair basketball player will be up for election on 24 November in Athens, Greece.
Sweden, Germany exchange wins in Qualification tune-up
After a pair of Games in Hamburg last weekend, Sweden and Germany are set to battle for the last three ice sledge hockey spots at Sochi 2014.
Josh Pauls: Who will go to Sochi for sledge hockey?
The American star forward makes his picks for who will finish among the top three at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament.
Football 5-a-side Ones to Watch named heading into Copa America
Find out why Brazil’s Jefferson da Conceicao Goncalves, France’s Frederic Villeroux, Spain’s Antonio Martin and Argentina’s Silvio Vela are top stars.