PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Perez Escalona seeks to win maiden world title
Cuba’s first swimming Paralympic gold medallist is hoping to top the podium at the 2017 World Para swimming Championships in Mexico City.
Freund sends good luck to athletes for Finsterau 2017
The German ski jump champion, a native of the region hosting the World Para Nordic Skiing Championships, made a video to celebrate 100 days to go.
Schedule announced for USA Hockey Sled Classic
A record 300 athletes from 24 clubs will play at the NHL-presented competition between 17-20 November.
ITU announces candidates for 2016 elections
Fourteen candidates are running for positions on the Para triathlon committee.
Competition schedule published for Para Nordic Worlds
A host of big name stars are expected for the last major competition ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
Mexico’s Jose Estrada focuses on Tokyo, studies
The 21-year-old Para triathlete is taking his results from Rio 2016 as a positive step moving forward.
Li Liqing reflects on Rio 2016 gold medal
China’s judoka won her maiden Paralympic title last September following a win over Germany’s defending champion Carmen Brussig.
Bunschoten ready to give her best on home snow
After winning her first World Cup in Landgraaf last season, the Dutch snowboarder aims at repeating that result once again.
Rahman: My top three moments from Rio 2016
Siamand Rahman, the world’s strongest Paralympian, chooses his favourite memories from an incredible Paralympic Games.
Monthly preview: November 2016
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.