PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Ilkka Tuomisto: My season highlights
The Finnish Nordic skier picks three key moments from the 2017 season.

Hu looking forward to exciting year ahead
The T38 sprinter shocked Australia’s Evan O’Hanlon at Rio 2016 and will line-up at this week’s Beijing Grand Prix.

Strong proud of consistency in PyeongChang build-up
The US snowboarder is happy with winning his first World Cup crystal globe and is now focused on retaining his Paralympic gold.
Match-up with club teammates excites Bohme
The German wheelchair basketball player shares his expectations for June’s European Championships and the road to Tokyo 2020.

Swimmer Henshaw switches to canoe
The multi-Paralympic British medallist is looking for a new challenge after 10 years of swimming.

IBSA releases goalball world rankings
Brazil continue to lead both the men’s and women’s rankings, as announced by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA).

Niringiyimana receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for April
The Rwandan taekwondo athlete took silver at his first international competition.

Three aims for four seasons: Filip Rodzik
The next Paralympic Games seem far away but Poland’s Filip Rodzik has already booked a few goals into his road to Tokyo calendar.

Rio 2016 rematch? Nemati, Wu have different targets
The top female archers could renew their rivalry at the Worlds in Beijing.

Olek Kazimirowski named Belgium’s Chef de Mission
Kamizimirowski also led the Belgian delegation at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.