PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Paralympian John Fulham named NPC Ireland President
The four-time Paralympic wheelchair racer has begun his four-year term.

Ecuador launches development programme
The South American country implemented the project ‘Talento Latino’ to identify young aspiring Para athletes from the Muisne and Portoviejo cantons.

What you need to know about Berck Sur Mer 2018
The third European Open Para Powerlifting Championships since 2013 will attract 250 athletes from 40 countries from 25-30 May 2018.

Sol Perez dreams of competing at London 2017
Venezuela’s Rio 2016 athletics silver medallist is hoping to qualify for her first World Championships, this year.

“I’m still the guy to beat,” claims Browne ahead of London 2017
The 100m and 200m T44 world record holder is aiming to retain his world titles this July.

Gi-Seong Jo savours break from pool
After a successful Paralympic debut, the South Korean is focusing on his studies and time with friends.

Sport forum for World Para Alpine Skiing and World Para Snowboard concludes
More than 80 delegates from 35 countries had the opportunity to have their say on the future of both sports.

Mark Arendz looks back on successful season
The Canadian Nordic skier won two world titles in February after making a number of changes to set-up.

Throwback Thursday: Brazil’s Yohansson Nascimento
A pulled hamstring did not stop the Brazilian sprinter from finishing the men’s 100m T46 race at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Amalia Perez talks retirement, lead-up to Tokyo 2020
Mexico’s three-time Paralympic gold medallist gives an insight into her plans ahead of her fifth Paralympic Games.