PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Panorama, VGTRK, RBC TV to showcase Sochi 2014
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay, in addition to athlete behind-the-scenes features and Games coverage will be viewable across Russia.
Injured Sophie Christiansen flattered by attention
Since nearly winning the IPC’s Athlete of the Month Award, British rider Sophie Christiansen has fallen off her horse, breaking her collarbone.
USA crowned Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations champions
In front of a 2,000-strong crowd outdoors at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Chuck Aoki and Joe Delagrave led Team USA to victory.
Top names in IPC shooting confirmed for European Champs
Biggest gathering of international shooters since London 2012 to kick off in Alicante from 20-25 October.
Sweden’s world No. 1 table tennis player ‘fearless’
Anna-Carin Ahlquist will look to follow-up her Class 3 Paralympic title with a European title later this month in Lignano, Italy.
Sochi 2014 picks 3,000 artists for ceremonies
The main performers of the Opening and Closing ceremonies will continue to be chosen throughout September.
New IPC classification research centre opens in Brisbane
Three IPC Classification Research and Development Centres are launching around the world to enhance sport-specific classification in Paralympic sport.
Finland drawing in audience for 2014 Goalball Worlds
Espoo, Finland will host the 2014 IBSA Goalball World Championships, hoping to draw a similar atmosphere to London 2012.
Australia sting No. 1 USA at home in Sydney
The No. 2 wheelchair rugby team defeated the world’s top squad and will play again in the Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations final.