PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.

No.35: Dutch-British equestrian rivalry
Great Britain lost to the Dutch riders at last year’s Europeans but bounced back to top the sport’s medals table at the Rio Paralympics.

Tomakomai 2016: Japan team preview
What you need to know about the host nation ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.

Daniel Dias recalls best memories from Parapan Ams
Brazil’s swimming multi-Paralympic champion says the Parapan American Games helped him make a name for himself, with 1000 days to go until Lima 2019.

Saad Rafi talks importance of organising Parapan Ams
With 1,000 days to go until Lima 2019, Toronto 2015 CEO gives his opinion on how to deliver successful Parapan American Games.

How the Parapan Ams helped shape Durand’s career
The Cuban sprinter reflects on the impact the Parapan American Games have had on different stages of her career, with 1,000 days to go until Lima 2019.

Tomakomai 2016: Great Britain team preview
What you need to know about Great Britain ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.

No. 36 Pamela Relph makes rowing history
The Great Britain athlete became the first rower to win two Paralympic gold medals.