PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Wheelchair hurling combines national pride with accessible sport
Ireland’s national game, also known as camogie when played by women, has grown in popularity and proves that sport can be open to all.
Dubai 2014: Women’s -41kg at a glance
Take a brief look at the second of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Teresa Perales receives top Spanish honour
Spain’s most-decorated Paralympian was bestowed with a special award by the King of Spain in Madrid.
Vote now for Best Male athlete from Sochi 2014
Nominees for the honour include: Roman Petushkov, Declan Farmer, Brian McKeever, Markus Salcher and Evan Strong.
El Salvador supports young swimmer’s dreams
Carlos Alberto Cortez Cabeza from El Salvador was athletic from a very young age, but now thanks to support from his NPC and the Agitos Foundation support, he has a chance to compete at an elite level.
IPC Swimming conducts successful Eindhoven site visit
The 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships will be held at the same Dutch venue as the 2010 World Championships.
IPC Powerlifting Worlds to be shown live
The biggest ever IPC Powerlifting World Championships will be live streamed from 5-11 April on Paralympic.org.
Great Britain, Ukraine soak up medals in Stoke Mandeville
Great Britain and Ukraine had strong showings at the first IPC Shooting World Cup of 2014, registering their intent for this summer’s World Championships.
Madagascar marks 25 years of para-sport
In 2014, there will be national multi-sport championships held in the country.
What to watch: April 2014
Summer para-sports are set to heat up again, with big events approaching in athletics, cycling, powerlifting and archery.