PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Yannick Bourseaux: The dual-sport athlete
Immediately after winning the para-triathlon world title, Yannick Bourseaux left New Zealand, returning to France to prepare for Sochi 2014.
British Paralympians showcase wheelchair tennis
London 2012 Paralympians Gordon Reid and Marc McCarroll put on a brief wheelchair tennis demo during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Turkey sweeps to 1st major international win
Turkey got its first win at the World Wheelchair Curling Qualifications, as Italy moved to a perfect 5-0 record at the event.
Guttmann play touring nationally in UK
“The Incredible Doctor Guttmann” is a theatrical play currently sharing the story of the founder of the Paralympic Games.
Australian Paralympian of the Year finalists announced
Matt Cowdrey, Jacqueline Freney, Evan O’Hanlon, Kelly Cartwright, Felicity Johnson and Ryley Batt are all up for the prestigious Australian award.
Finland, Italy unbeaten at Wheelchair Curling Qualification
After the first two days of competition at the World Wheelchair Curling Qualification event, Finland and Italy are the only teams without a loss.
Wheelchair curling teams aim for qualification
The top two finishers from this weekend’s World Wheelchair Curling Qualification tournament will advance to next year’s World Championships in Sochi, Russia.
IPC reveals October Athlete of the Month shortlist
Nominees for the October’s Athlete of the Month award include: Kgothatso Montjane, Melissa Stockwell, Yannick Bourseaux, Marcel Hug and Alphanso Cunningham.
What to watch: November
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in November.
IPC calls on snowboarders to register for new season
With almost 16 months to go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games, snowboarders are getting their first chance to register and qualify to compete.