PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Voting to choose Colombian best Para athlete open
National newspaper El Espectador launched a poll on its website to choose Colombia’s best Para athlete of the year.
Interview with a champion: Greece’s Pavlos Mamalos
The new Paralympic gold medallist reflects on Rio 2016 whilst looking ahead to the 2017 Worlds.
#50daysToGo: Pozzerle focused after new baby
The Italian snowboard-cross world champion celebrated the birth of his first daughter, but that meant he was not entirely ready for the start of the new Worlds season.
No.19: Sitting volleyball creates memorable moments
USA won their maiden title and Rwanda made a historical debut in the women’s event, whilst Iran’s men returned to Paralympic glory at Rio 2016.
Live results launched for snow sports
Results from all World Cups will be available at the respective sport websites.
Multiple winners sweep alpine skiing Europa Cups
The rivalry between Germany’s Anna Schaffelhuber and Austria’s Claudia Loesch came alive in Pitztal, Austria.
Pino receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for November
The 19-year-old table tennis player won four gold medals over three tournaments.
Year-end edition of The Paralympian features Rio 2016’s legacy
The final magazine issue of 2016 looks at the impact Rio 2016 had on the Movement, contains athlete anecdotes from the Paralympic Games, and much more.
No. 20 Team Agitos athletes impress, help raise awareness
A series of incredible videos told the stories of eight Latin American athletes on their road to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
London 2017 volunteer interviews begin
Thousands of ‘runners’ have applied to support the World Para Athletics Championships