PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
What Makes the Perfect…?
In a new series we speak to the world’s best athletes for the inside track on what makes them amongst the ones to beat for Rio 2016.
Lignano Master Open stepping stone toward Rio 2016
The first international competition for para-table tennis will be held in the Italian city.
Planker: My career highlights
Italy’s Florian Planker reveals the best moments of his decade-long career in ice sledge hockey.
Selvi, Dickenson-Lilley, Francois secure back-to-back Europa Cup slalom wins
The trio of skiers once again topped the podium in slalom at the IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup in Espot, Spain, on Saturday.
Selvi, Whitley dominate at Espot Europa Cup
The two alpine skiers won their respective categories in the first of two slalom races.
Norberg returns from injury in nick of time
Swedish world champion shooter reflects on his three World Cup bronze medals on his return from a shoulder injury, just in time for Rio 2016.
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.