PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
BP announced as latest partner of London 2017
The IPC international partner will support July’s World Para Athletics Championships.
Best of British: Libby Clegg
After making her World Championships debut in 2006, Clegg will be racing for gold once again at London 2017.
Canada announce Alpine and Nordic skiing 2017/18 teams
Paralympic and world champions spearhead the strong teams for the next season.
London Calling: Roderick Townsend-Roberts
The US multi-eventer explains why at London 2017 he will look to make up for the disappointment of Rio 2016, even though he won two golds.
Lima 2019 introduces its official ambassadors
Para athletes Pilar Jauregui, Maria de Jesus Trujillo, Pedro de Vinatea and Efrain Sotacuro were named ambassadors for the sixth Parapan Ams.
Colombia win men’s and women’s goalball titles in Peru
The first international goalball competition to be held in Peru took place in Lima between 20-21 May.
Top Para athletes excel in Barcelona, Spain
The event took place on 14 May featuring a number of star names.
Bangkok to host shooting World Cup in 2017
The completion will take place in November and give shooters valuable MQS opportunities ahead of the 2018 World Championships.
Polish dancers delight home crowd
European champions Joanna Reda and Pawel Karpinski won double-gold together.
Central Asian nations to attend OCP training workshop
With support from Toyota, five Central Asian nations will learn more about how to develop Para sports.