PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
Slovakia ready to prove PyeongChang 2018 potential
Pete Stit is ready to lead his ice sledge hockey team onto the big stage.
Making a Splash: Wenpan overcomes rookie blues
The five-time Paralympic champion looks back on a series of stunning performances in 2016 and sets his sights on 2020.
IPC, Sport Singapore announce partnership
The partnership will help establish an education framework to develop Para sports in the region.
No. 39: Yuan Yanping extends winning streak in Rio
China’s 40-year-old judoka became the women’s +70kg undisputed Paralympic champion, adding a third gold medal to her haul.
FIS, IPC Alpine Skiing partner on youth races
Six races around the world will feature young Para athletes competing at FIS events for the first time.
Powerlifter Kuzieva commits anti-doping violation for meldonium
The Uzbekistani athlete will not face a period of ineligibility but has had all her results from the 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai disqualified.
Tallest Paralympian lets game stand out
Morteza Mehrzadselakjani helped Iran win sitting volleyball gold, and that is what he wants to be known for.
‘Good feeling’ in Czech Republic camp ahead of Worlds
Coach Jiri Briza speaks about the positive feeling amongst the team as they head to Tomakomai, Japan, for the B-pool Championships.