PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Lima 2019 introduces its official ambassadors
Para athletes Pilar Jauregui, Maria de Jesus Trujillo, Pedro de Vinatea and Efrain Sotacuro were named ambassadors for the sixth Parapan Ams.
Colombia win men’s and women’s goalball titles in Peru
The first international goalball competition to be held in Peru took place in Lima between 20-21 May.
Top Para athletes excel in Barcelona, Spain
The event took place on 14 May featuring a number of star names.
Bangkok to host shooting World Cup in 2017
The completion will take place in November and give shooters valuable MQS opportunities ahead of the 2018 World Championships.
Polish dancers delight home crowd
European champions Joanna Reda and Pawel Karpinski won double-gold together.
Central Asian nations to attend OCP training workshop
With support from Toyota, five Central Asian nations will learn more about how to develop Para sports.
Brazil win first Para table tennis world title
Bruna Costa Alexandre, Danielle Rauen, Jennfyer Marques captured gold in the women’s class 9-10.
IWBF launches European Championship website
Tickets are also on sale for the Championships in June.
IBSA Judo boosts its social media presence
With the relaunch of its Facebook page, IBSA Judo is hoping to attract more people into the sport.
Tokyo 2020 launches mascot design competition
Design proposals to be submitted by general public, with school children judging