PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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

Swiss Paralympic extends partnership with Coop
The partnership agreement with the Swiss supermarket chain has been extended until 2019.

Brad Scott announces his retirement
Australia’s three-time athletics Paralympic medallist will devote himself fully to his studies in primary education at Edith Cowan University.

Para Sport Sweden extends agreement with major partners
Hotel chain Scandic extended its collaboration agreement with Para Sport Sweden for four years, whilst travel agency Grand Travel Group signed a two-year extension.

Three reasons why Andy Soule loves Nordic skiing
One of the USA’s best Para Nordic skiers has three simple reasons why he loves the sport.

Nations set for 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Worlds B-Pool
The Czech Republic, Japan, Slovakia and Great Britain will battle to keep their Paralympic dreams alive.

British sledge hockey turns programme around
The underdogs are aiming for a top-three finish at the World Championships B-Pool.

Actualising the Dream switches focus to Asia
A workshop for sports managers will see 19 participants from 14 countries trained in winter Para sports.

Throwback Thursday: Mexico’s Saul Mendoza
The wheelchair racer describes the impact winning his first Paralympic gold in Atlanta, USA, in 1996 had on Mexican society.

Argentina shines at Chile Open
Table tennis player Giselle Munoz did not disappoint for her country as she cruised to gold.