PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sport fights discrimination in Zimbabwe
An innovative project, Sport 4 Socialisation, uses sport to break down barriers and perceptions of ability in Zimbabwe.
From volunteer to professional ChangeMaker
ChangeMakers: Namibian Ambrose Trust Mutongomanya was inspired by his experience of volunteering within para-sport to make a difference through his company when in full-time work.
IPC conducts Rio 2016 Co-ordination Commission visit
Delegation visits venues and discusses the ongoing work to bring the world to Rio for the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Paralympics Ireland hosts first camp of Rio 2016 cycle
Athletes from six different sports participated in a team camp in Limerick in preparation for the next Paralympic Games.
Football gives Vietnamese youth ‘confidence, strength’
ChangeMakers: Ngo Huu Ky Phong shows how an accessible football project is helping Vietnamese children to develop skills as well as character.
Dubai 2014: Men’s -54kg at a glance
Take a brief look at the first of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Ghana ChangeMaker helps parents, children through sport
Francis Amedor from the Ghana Society for the Physically Disabled has helped to establish new projects, in partnership with the Danish Paralympic Committee, which have helped children and their parents not only to play sport but with equipment, legal rights and equality for people with impairments.
Tatyana McFadden reflects on Sochi 2014 buzz
The American wheelchair racer turned cross-country skier looks back at reuniting her two families in Russia, where she won a silver medal.
ITF Wheelchair Doubles Masters to return to California
For the second straight year, the world’s best wheelchair tennis doubles players will travel to the USA in November.
Mexican blogger takes initiative
ChangeMakers: Efren Andres Galvan Rangel decided to establish his own website and Facebook page to keep Mexicans informed about para-sport in their own language.