PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC meets with Sochi 2014 at Co-ordination Commission
IPC representatives travelled to Sochi to discuss the progress of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games test events.
Hazell to step down as British Paralympic archery coach
After much success at London 2012, Tim Hazell will leave his position as Great Britain’s Paralympic archery coach at the end of October.
From Maui to Sochi
USA's Evan Strong hails from tropical Hawaii but is contesting to compete in snowboarding in the sport's Paralympic Games debut at Sochi 2014.
Stilwell ready to roll on to Rio 2016
Canadian Paralympic champion wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell has noted she will be back for Rio 2016 at age 42.
Dutch and British lead Wheelchair Tennis Masters entries
Esther Vergeer and Aniek van Koot will both take part in next month’s NEC Wheelchair Tennis masters, while Great Britain will be represented in all three divisions.
Adecco Employees Run, Cycle and Swim Millions of Kilometres
Adecco’s Win4Youth programme raised money for good causes during the last three years by running, cycling and swimming over two million kilometres.
McFadden and Fabry Earn USOC September Honours
Tatyana McFadden and Jeff Fabry has been named USOC Athlete of the Month for their performances during the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Paralympics Ireland Launch Talent Search
Just a few weeks after the most successful Paralympic Games ever for an Irish team, Paralympics Ireland has started its search for the next generation of Irish Paralympic athletes.
Parsons Outlines Brazil’s Pathway to Fifth Position
Andrew Parsons announces high expectations for the Brazilian Paralympic Committee for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.