PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Marthinsen enjoys retirement from Nordic skiing
Norwegian cross-country skiing Paralympic champion is enjoying skiing without the pressure to achieve results.

New website takes Tokyo 2020 to the next digital step
The new site delivers more information about preparations for the Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.

Cadbury encourages New Zealanders to get behind their Paralympians
The public is being encouraged to leave messages of support ahead of Rio 2016 via a special dedicated microsite.

Four to watch at Wheelchair Fencing World Cup
Some of the top fencers return to Eger, Hungary, to kick off the Paralympic year.
Snowboard-cross, banked slalom World Cup to get underway
Snowboard-cross and banked slalom to be contested at IPC Snowboard World Cup in Big White, Canada

Alaryani receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for January
The UAE shooter captured two gold medals at the first World Cup of 2016.

NPC Colombia celebrates 15th anniversary
The NPC in a message thanked all involved in helping develop para-sport in the country.

Top-ranked US cycling team set ambitious plans for Rio 2016
The team look to better their record-setting performance from the London 2012 Games.

Music Monday: Germany’s Vanessa Low
The German long jump world champion and world record holder shares with us her three favourite tunes.

Italy’s visually impaired throwers Legnante and Tapia launch Grosseto 2016
The IPC Athletics European Championships will take place in the Carlo Zecchini Olympic Stadium from 10-16 June.