PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
China take four golds at IPC Powerlifting World Cup
Mexican powerlifters also perform well and take two golds in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Agitos Foundation partners with Sport for Tomorrow, Japan
Ten National Paralympic Committees will take part in a launch event and training to develop para-sport in south-east Asia.
Germany excel in biathlon once again at home World Cup
A season first victory for Ukraine’s world champion Ihor Reptyukh also highlighted the action in Finsterau on Friday (26 February).
Norway and Switzerland progress at World Wheelchair Curling Championship 2016
After five days of competition, the hosts Switzerland remain undefeated in Lucerne.
Russia continue to dominate Nordic World Cup
Two wins and a further nine podiums for the team, but the USA’s Oksana Masters sneaks in a victory in Finsterau, Germany.
African Championships to crown goalball qualifiers
Eight women’s teams, five men’s teams are set to compete for Rio 2016.
Wheelchair Curling Worlds: Norway, Switzerland unbeaten
Defending Paralympic champion Canada grab first win.
Double wins for US skiers at Aspen World Cup Finals
The hosts claimed a further three podium finishes on Aspen Mountain on Wednesday (24 February).
Call for nominations for Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame
Members of the public are invited to nominate Paralympians and coaches in summer sports for induction, which coincides with Rio 2016 Games.
Acunto and La Barbera promote Grosseto 2016 in Turin
The veteran thrower and long jumper were in Turin, the city that staged the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games.