PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Tokyo 2020 appoints Mitsubishi Electric as an Official Partner
The Organising Committee now have 28 Tokyo 2020 Partners, including 13 Official Partners.
Russia retain Wheelchair Curling world title
The Sochi 2014 hosts have now won the world title three times in the last five years.
Music Monday: South Africa’s Ilse Hayes
The world champion sprinter who set a sensational new 100m world record last year shares her musical tastes.
French prepare for snowboard Europa Cup Finals, World Cup
Athletes will compete at Les Angles in both snowboard-cross and banked slalom between 8-12 March.
Ernst Van Dyk and Manuela Schär to defend NYC Half titles in March
The South African and Swiss racers will headline a strong field on Sunday 20 March.
Great Britain’s football 7 side confident ahead of international
Midfielder Matt Crossen is excited about the tournament which will see his team face fellow Rio 2016 qualifiers.
Lidl Slovenia becomes official partner of NPC
Part of one of Europe’s biggest retail chains will support Slovenian Paralympians and raise awareness of para-sports.
Russia defeat Norway to take on gold medal game
At the World Wheelchair Curling Worlds the page play-offs began with the 1v2 game between Norway and Russia and the 3v4 game between South Korea and Switzerland.
Chokhlaev, Murygin, Lekomtsev lead biathlon rankings
Competition in the World Cup is heating up following the last day of racing in Finsterau, Germany, with only one edition left.
UN Secretary General praises Paralympics
Ban Ki-moon said ‘mega’ sports such as the Paralympics have potential to advance peace, human rights. United Nations