PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Finland name new secretary general
Tero Kuorikoski will replace Tiina Kivisaari.
Japan, Czech Republic take opening wins at Worlds
A thrilling opening game for hosts Japan highlighted the first day of action at the 2016 Worlds B-Pool in Tomakomai.
Refugee swimmer Al-Hussein: 2016 ‘the best year of my life’
Ibrahim Al-Hussein represented refugees everywhere when he competed at Rio 2016, and has been reflecting on an amazing 12 months.
Iran: Rio 2016’s football 5 surprise package
The Asian team’s star Behzad Zadaliasghari explains what made winning their first Paralympic medal possible.
No. 34 Magic moments in Para archery
Every day at the Sambodromo during Rio 2016 featured a new plot twist from podium sweeps, to Paralympic history to marriage proposals.
China’s Rong Jing still amazed by Brazilian people
The three-time Rio 2016 wheelchair fencing champion fondly remembers her second Paralympic experience, last September.
Help refugees with impairments into Para sport
An innovative project in Greece, Cyprus and Serbia needs your help to make a difference.
Colorado Springs stages powerlifting referee course
Sixteen participants were in the US city for the three-day long event delivered by IPC Powerlifting Educator and Sport Technical Committee Chairperson Jon Amos.
IBSA Judo creates coaching film
The film was created to promote the sport to coaches and will be shown at an annual seminar next year in Azerbaijan.
Lexi Shifflet says gold ‘hasn’t sunk in yet’
The US sitting volleyball setter reflects on winning gold in her Paralympic debut.