PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.

Austrian skiers claim six podiums at Espot Europa Cup
Competition in Spain got underway on Monday (8 February) with super combined.

IWAS, PALFINGER team up
The new partnership is meant to promote wheelchair fencing in Brazil.
Russian NPC celebrate 20th anniversary
The Russian Paralympic Committee recognised those who played a part in the Movement’s growth in the country.

My first time: Brittany Hudak
The Canadian Nordic skier describes how Collette Bourgonje had an influence on her early career.

Trip to Japan for Italy’s sledge hockey team
A friendly between South Korea, Japan and the Czech Republic will get underway on Monday (8 February).