PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Seven year itch for world’s fastest Paralympian
Jason Smyth is making his World Champs comeback after missing the last in 2011, and hopes to reclaim his world titles in Lyon.
‘Just another round’ for Dartanyon Crockett
Following the buzz around ESPN’s exclusive on Dartanyon Crockett, the American judoka will now compete at the IBSA Parapan American Championships.
IPC launches first official website for NPC El Salvador
The new website, all in Spanish, will provide the NPC with a digital platform to raise awareness for the Paralympic Movement in El Salvador.
Top seeds claim Wimbledon titles
Stephane Houdet and Shingo Kunieda won the men’s doubles title, while Dutch duo Jiske Griffioen and Aniek van Koot won the women’s crown.
Sylvana Mestre: An exciting season in store
Sylvana Mestre, chairperson of the IPC Alpine Skiing Sport Technical Committee, looks ahead to the 2013/14 season and the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games.
British sweep events at Hartpury Festival of Dressage
Five different riders from Great Britain won the individual and freestyle tests at the equestrian event in Gloucestershire.
Australia attempt to regain No. 1 ranking
The defending Paralympic gold medallists have already lost their spot as the top team in the wheelchair rugby world rankings.
Great Britain beat Turkey for gold in thriller
The British men’s wheelchair basketball team won the European title by just two points against Turkey.
Dutch upset Germans to take European gold
The Netherlands’ women’s wheelchair basketball team defeated Germany to take the IWBF European Wheelchair Basketball title.