PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Ski-racers Farkasova and Bochet prove unbeatable
After three events at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in Sestriere, Italy, Slovakia’s Henrieta Farkasova and France’s Marie Bochet are on top form, having won all races.
US Paralympics reveal 2013 cycling team
The USA won 17 medals in cycling at London 2012, and every member of that team will be returning for the 2013 season.
Reid, Ellerbrock win Adelaide Open
Great Britain’s Gordon Reid and Germany’s Sabine Ellerbrock are off to quick starts in 2013 with NEC tournament titles under their belts.
Australia to hold first Para-Triathlon Nationals
Top Australian athletes such as Louise Sauvage will participate in Australia’s first Para-Triathlon World Championships this week.
Colin Lynch: Believing I can win again
Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch looks to turn arrogance into confidence to make 2013 a winning season for himself.
IPC Powerlifting publishes new Rules and Regulations
The new IPC Powerlifting Rules and Regulations were outlined for the road to Rio 2016.
Team USA named for IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup
Wheelchair racer Tatyana McFadden embraces a new challenge after her success at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Jun voted South Korea’s Athlete of the Year
T36 sprinter Min-Jae Jun, a two-time London 2012 silver medallist, was chosen by the public as last year’s top performer in Paralympic sport.
Stuart Lieberman: 2013 Paralympic Predictions
With the new year underway, the IPC’s Stuart Lieberman makes 10 predictions for the upcoming year in Paralympic sport.
Wheelchair Basketball Canada announce 2013 rosters
The Canadian men’s and women’s senior national teams for this year have been revealed, but they don’t include superstar Patrick Anderson.