PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Norway victorious at home ice sledge hockey tournament
Wins against Sweden and Italy carry the hosts to the top at the Norway Ice hockey Federation Ice Sledge Hockey Invitational in Skien.
Eleven ice sledge hockey players to watch this season
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey has revealed its list of 11 ice sledge hockey players to watch in the 2016-17 season, which will feature the A-Pool and B-Pool World Championships.
Dylan Alcott named GQ Sportsman of the Year
The popular men’s fashion, style and culture magazine recognised the wheelchair tennis player’s achievements in 2016.
Meet Mona, the official mascot of Sao Paulo 2017
The female red howler monkey’s name was determined by popular vote in a poll conducted on the Brazilian Paralympic Committee’s (CPB’s) Facebook page.
WADA Foundation Board equips agency for the future
A series of recommendations have been approved; WADA President Sir Craig Reedie re-elected for a further three-year term.
No. 41 Para athletes feature in BP, Allianz video campaigns
The two IPC International Partners created video campaigns highlighting Para athletes ahead of Rio 2016.
IWBF Africa World U23 qualifiers head to Johannesburg
The event will take place in the South African city from 5-12 December, with the hosts, Zimbabwe, Algeria and Nigeria competing.
Para athletics: 10 stand-out world records in 2016
In yet another record breaking year for the sport, here are 10 world records that made everyone stand-up and take notice.
No. 42 Seguin wins third gold, Australia dominate
Rio 2016’s sailing competition produced many memorable moments.
Jozef Metelka targets able-bodied Worlds
The Slovakian world and Paralympic champion wants to change the perception of Para cyclists.