PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Austria’s Salcher hungry for more medals
The 25-year-old has his sights on a third Paralympics, and will get his World Cup season underway on home snow on Thursday (15 December).
USA golden, Norway seal bronze at Sledge Hockey Challenge
World and Paralympic champions the USA claim third consecutive title against Canada.
Paralympian Foundation organises charity dinner
The event attracted over 130 Croatian business representatives and several distinguished guests who have supported the Paralympic Movement in the country.
Romania to host 2017 blind football European qualifier
It will be the sport´s first event to be held in the European country.
Mentel Spee: My best and worst moments
From the moment snowboard was added to the Paralympic programme to the death of friends, the Dutch world and Paralympic champion has had some highs and lows.
Ukraine claim four World Cup biathlon victories
Dominating in the men’s and women’s visually impaired and standing classifications, the country nearly cleaned-up in Vuokatti, Finland.
No. 22 Brazil wins fourth successive football 5 gold medal
Following a win over Iran in the final, the Rio 2016 hosts sealed a new title to maintain a 100 per cent record at Paralympic Games.
Carlos Serrano reflects on the Youth Parapan Ams
With 100 days to go until the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games, Colombia´s Paralympic champion looks back on his performance at Buenos Aires 2013.
Araujo describes Buenos Aires 2013 to Rio 2016 journey
With 100 days to go until Sao Paulo 2017, the Brazilian swimmer explains how important competing at the Youth Parapan American Games was for her career.
Silva optimistic for Sao Paulo 2017
Brazil’s swimming legend is looking forward to the fourth edition of the Youth Parapan American Games, set to begin in exactly 100 days.