PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
World para-rowing champions crowned in Amsterdam
The winners have been decided at the 2014 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
IPC starts top 25 moments countdown
Between 29 August and 22 September, the IPC will countdown the top 25 moments from the last quarter of a century to celevrate its silver jubilee.
First equestrian spots confirmed for Rio 2016
The Netherlands’ Rixt van der Horst took a dramatic debut gold as her country; Great Britain and Germany all secure a place at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
No. 24: Sir Philip Craven elected IPC President
Since taking over as President in 2001, the IPC, Paralympic Movement and Paralympic Games have grown in size, stature and credibility.
High hopes for Avila and Fonte
The Spanish pair, who claimed double gold at the recent UCI World Cup, are feeling the weight of expectation ahead of the World Championships.
2014 UCI Para-Cycling World Championships get underway
Italy claimed victory in the hand-bike relay on the first day of the 2014 UCI Para-Cycling World Championships.
2014 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships Preview
Great Britain, who were the best performers at the last World Championships, will be looking to replicate that this time around.
Jonnie Peacock to participate in British National Paralympic Day
London 2012 gold medallist Jonnie Peacock among star athletes confirmed to participate in Saturday’s celebrations for National Paralympic Day.
Great Britain’s Pearson wins first gold in four years
Lee Pearson finally broke his medal hoodoo, and there was also success Germany’s Hannelore Brenner on day three of the World Equestrian Games.
IPC Vice President to take on IPC Athletics Americas Half Marathon Cup
Andrew Parsons, who is also the Brazilian Paralympic Committee President, will run alongside para-athletes on the streets of Rio.