PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Desert Challenge 2013 review - IPC Athletics Grand Prix
World records tumble as World Championships edge closer.

Muslu smashes world record to open Powerlifting Euros
Turkey’s Nazimye Muslu showed why she’s atop the class on the first day of the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships.

Five questions for Nazmiye Muslu
Turkey’s Nazmiye Muslu spoke to Paralympic.org after winning gold with a world-record lift at the IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships.
Canadian athletes get cash boost
50 athlete and coach pairings receive $8,000 to help fuel their sport dreams.

Dias headlines in Berlin
Paralympic champions line up ahead of World Champs in August.

Japan still seek Sochi sledge hockey spot
The IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Paralympic Qualification Tournament will be Japan’s last chance at trying to qualify for Sochi 2014.
Leeper: I can beat Peacock at BT Great CityGames
American Leeper is looking to deprive Peacock of victory at home.

Aleksin 2013: What to watch
Here’s a breakdown of what to watch each day at this week’s 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships in Aleksin, Russia.

Can French duo triumph in Aleksin?
France’s Patrick Ardon and Souhad Ghazouani both will be strong medal hopefuls at this week’s IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships in Aleksin, Russia.