PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Tyler McGregor: My first time in a sledge
Find out how McGregor became one of Canada’s most valuable players after taking up ice sledge hockey in 2011.
PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic mascot is launched
“Bandabi” the Asiatic Black Bear mascot is joined by “Soohorang” a white tiger which will be the mascot of the Olympic Winter Games.
Monthly preview: June 2016
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.
The IPC lift suspension of NPC India and Costa Rica
Athletes from the two countries will now be able to compete at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
APC rebrands social media to @ParalympicsAPC
Americas Paralympic Committee’s social media accounts can now be found @ParalympicsAPC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google+ and Flickr.
Pre-Paralympic football-5 tournament kicks off
Eight national teams will take part in the 5th International Challenge, which will serve as preparation for Rio 2016.
Canada names Rio 2016 wheelchair basketball teams
Twelve men and 12 women make up the rosters for Team Canada in September’s Games.
Snow sports to work with FIPS
IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard have agreed a closer working relationship to ensure a standardised approach to rescues on the mountain.
My best and worst moments with Australia’s Evan O’Hanlon
The T38 sprinter has won many world and Paralympic titles and will go for more gold at Rio 2016.
Sport week: Judo venue at Rio 2016
The sport will be contested in the Carioca Arena 3.