PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Toronto tackles classification agenda
Meetings hosted by IPC Classification Committee at VISTA 2017

Michal Derus’ special return to Rio
Polish sprinter looks back at Paralympic debut and races against Brazilian rivals

Mexico City 2017 rescheduled
The World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Championships will now take place between 27 November and 7 December.

David Wagner wins third successive quad title
Nicolas Peifer and Diede de Groot claim men’s and women’s titles at French Riviera Open

IPC Commercial and Marketing Director nominated for prestigious award
Alexis Schaefer shortlisted for Leaders U40 Awards in the ‘Leadership’ category
Ostersund 2017 factfile: Czech Republic
Team preview ahead of Paralympic Winter Games Qualification Tournament

WADA publishes list of banned substances for 2018
Updated regulations come into force on 1 January
Erik Horrie the hero as rowing Worlds come to a close
Australia, Great Britain, Netherlands and Norway all triumph at Championships

Defending champions dominate Para table tennis Euros
But Ireland’s Colin Judge springs singles surprise at Championships in Slovenia

Ones to Watch: Alpine Skiing
Ten skiers and five rising stars set to shine at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games