PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Finland, Norway qualify for Wheelchair Curling Worlds
Both Finland and Norway advanced to February’s Wheelchair Curling World Championships after finishing in the top two at the qualifying event.
NPCs receive piece of London 2012 cauldron
All 164 nations that participated in the London 2012 Games will received a handmade copper petal from the Paralympic cauldron.
Freney named Australia’s Paralympian of the Year
With eight golds at London 2012, swimmer Jacqueline Freney was named Australia’s Paralympian and Female Athlete of the Year, as Evan O’Hanlon won Male Athlete of the Year.
Finland, Norway, Latvia, Italy move on
The top four teams at the World Wheelchair Curling Qualification event have advanced to the playoff round.
Colin Lynch: Falling
Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch blogs about getting back on the bike after failing to medal at London 2012.
IPC pays tribute to Paralympic pioneer Blomqwist
Birgitta Blomqwist, a key player in transforming the classification system has passed away. The IPC pays tribute to her and mourns her loss.
Sochi 2014 holds World Press Briefing
The Sochi 2014 organising committee invited the world’s press and media representatives to Russia this week for a brief orientation.
Selyukin to spur on Russian sledge hockey squad
Vadium Selyukin has gone through a lot in his life en route to becoming captain of Russia’s team for their first ice sledge hockey World Championships next week.
Houdet, Kunieda to headline Wheelchair Tennis Masters
France’s Stephane Houdet and Shingo Kunieda will fight for the men’s title, while Esther Vergeer’s withdrawal leaves the women’s competition wide open.
Switzerland knocks off Italy
Switzerland gave Italy its first defeat, Finland picked up three victories and Denmark remained winless at the World Wheelchair Curling Qualification tournament.