PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Agitos Foundation to host International Federations
In what will be a first for Paralympic sport development, all summer sport International Federations will be brought together to share best practice.
Three reasons why Eirik Bye loves skiing
Fresh from a successful World Championships, the young Norwegian reveals why he enjoys the sport.

Three things you did not know about Robin Cuche
Get to know the new Swiss skiing sensation who claimed silver in super combined at the 2017 World Championships.
Three reasons why Rebecca Meyers loves swimming
USA’s three-time Rio 2016 gold medallist will kick off her swimming season at the 2017 World Para Swimming Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.

Dr. Cheri Blauwet awarded International Women’s Day Recognition
The triple Paralympian and medical practitioner’s impact on Para sport has been recognised to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Mark Arendz excited to race at Paralympic course
The Canadian Nordic skier is a strong favourite for gold in the men’s biathlon standing events at the World Cup in PyeongChang, South Korea, from 10-15 March.

Arnost Petracek voted Czech Para athlete of the year
The swimmer took home his nation’s lone gold medal from Rio 2016.

Ibrahim Al-Hussein wins prestigious USSA award
The Syrian refugee swimmer competed for the Independent Paralympic Athletes Team at Rio 2016.
Roland Garros is top of the list for Griffioen
The Dutch player’s main target for 2017 is not to remain as world No.1 but to win more Grand Slams.

Nominations process opens for IPC Governing Board elections
The successor to IPC President Sir Philip Craven will be elected this September in Abu Dhabi, UAE.