PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
Declan Farmer: My first time
When the Paralympic champion first tried sledge hockey, there were very few opportunities at the grassroots level in his hometown.
Seven announces Parathon to help send Australia’s Paralympic team to Rio
A special five-hour-long Weekend Sunrise on 5 March will aim to raise funds for the Australian team ahead of September’s Paralympic Games.
Silvio Velo seeks to retire as Rio 2016 champion
The Argentinian football 5-a-side player hopes to get over the hump against rival Brazil.
My best and worst moments: Ireland’s Michael McKillop
The Irish middle distance runner who is looking to retain his Paralympic titles shares his career highs and lows.
Weir headlines British team for IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup
The men’s and women’s T54 wheelchair racers will form part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.