PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Tarvisio 2017 share knowledge at Barcolana
The Organising Committee of the 2017 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships spoke on accessibility in sports during the biggest regatta in Europe.
Benoit Huot talks retirement and Tokyo 2020
The Canadian 32-year-old swimmer won his 20th Paralympic medal at Rio 2016.
IPC Powerlifting National Referee course takes place in France
Technical rules and regulations, athletes classification and eligibility, and competition processes were some of the topics covered.
The importance of rituals in powerlifting
Some of the world’s strongest powerlifters explain why having effective rituals is key to successfully lifting the bar.
Paralympic champion volunteers at Rio 2016
Argentina’s Marcela Rizzotto won two swimming golds at Arnhem 1980 and, 36 years later, signed up to volunteer at Rio 2016.
NPC Australia crowns Alcott Paralympian of the Year
The wheelchair tennis player ended the country’s 16-year medal drought in the sport at Rio 2016.
UCI reveals 2017 Para cycling calendar
The Road World Championships will be held in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 31 August – 3 September.
Beatrice Vio among guests at Obama's State Dinner
The Rio 2016 wheelchair fencing gold medallist will join the Italian delegation heading to the White House with Prime Minister Renzi.
Mac Marcoux looks ahead to the alpine skiing’s season
Canada’s Paralympic champion is already training with his new guide, Jack Leitch, and focusing on the next events.
Wheelchair fencer Lambertini shines at junior World Championships
The 17-year-old Italian followed up his Paralympic debut with two world titles.