PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Russia, Lithuania win goalball gold at Pajulahti Games
The Russian women’s team defeated world champion the USA in what might be a taster of the finals at Rio 2016.
IPC and BOCOG host 2022 Paralympic Winter Games Orientation Seminar
The International Paralympic Committee and Beijing Organising Committee of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG) co-hosted a Paralympic Winter Games Orientation Seminar in Beijing, China, on Monday (25 January).
Busy Purdy seeks balance towards PyeongChang 2018
The US Paralympic snowboard bronze medallist and celebrity wants to find a way to compete, whilst at the same time spreading her story.
Double gold for UAE at shooting World Cup
A second gold for Abdulla Sultan Alaryani and a win for Abdulla Alahbabi highlight day three of the IPC Shooting World Cup.
Road to Rio 2016: Agitos Foundation Sessions conclude
A total of 155 athletes, classifiers, coaches and sport managers from across the Americas have benefitted from training by industry experts in the lead-up to the next Paralympic Games.
Brazil tops medals table at Rio 2016 Test Event
The hosts of the next Paralympic Games doubled their gold medal haul on the final day of competition (23 January) of the IPC Powerlifting World Cup.
Alaryani secures victory at home shooting World Cup
Australian Natalie Smith also completed a stunning win over Slovakia’s Veronika Vadovicova in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
OCS Group Ireland sponsors Irish Paralympic team
The facilities management service provider returns to support the Irish squad heading to Rio 2016.
Four Japanese newspapers become Tokyo 2020 Official Partners
The media organisations will provide content in the lead up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
USA beat Canada in OT for World Sledge Hockey Challenge title
Josh Pauls' goal helps US win back-to-back gold medals.