PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Success of WoMentoring celebrated
A project to develop female leaders within the Paralympic Movement will conclude in Bonn, Germany, with sharing of experiences and evaluation.
Schett, Shea claim victory at snowboard World Cup
Austrian Reinhold Schett takes his first World Cup win after threatening the No. 1 spot all season.
Canadian wheelchair curling team hopes to bounce back
After their sixth-place finish last year, Canada still eyes gold at the World Wheelchair Curling Championships 2016.
Rahman to make season debut at powerlifting World Cup
More than 200 athletes from 40 countries are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, hoping to improve their place in the Paralympic rankings.
Great Britain announces Rio 2016 judo team
Four judoka, including 2012 Paralympic silver medallist Sam Ingram, make up the team.
Novi Sad to host first sledge hockey C-Pool Worlds
The competition in Serbia featuring Austria, Belgium/Netherlands and Finland aims to give teams the chance to compete and develop the sport.
Nominees invited for Women’s Day Recognition
The IPC Membership are being asked to nominate someone who inspires women within the Paralympic Movement.
Patmore, Genge claim first World Cup podiums
World champions are also in form in snowboard-cross in Big White, Canada.
Reynolds, McGrath to highlight Oceania para-canoe Champs
The two World medallists will take on the regions top para-canoers and test themselves ahead of Rio 2016.
Giant slalom concludes at Espot Europa Cup
Skiers from Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands claim wins in Spain.