PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Records fall at Rio 2016 powerlifting event
Colombia’s Jainer Cantillo sets new continental mark on way to gold, while Cuba’s Jesus Drake Veja lifts personal best to top podium.
Ripa ready to rip after delayed season start
Swedish Paralympic champion Helene Ripa is ready for her first cross-country skiing World Cup after missing the opening round.
Russia secure podium double at shooting World Cup
Germany’s Natascha Hiltrop also claimed victory on the rifle range in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates on Saturday (23 January).
France’s Bochet wins 51st World Cup race in St. Moritz
World champion Marie Bochet steals another win in slalom in Switzerland.
Sledge hockey camp kick starts development
On and off ice training in Dolny Kubin, Slovakia, saw aspiring players and their coaches provided with world-class expertise.
Kyodo signs MoU to be Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games host news agency
Kyodo will provide comprehensive national news, sports and pictorial coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Shooting World Cup in Al Ain to kick off season
More than 100 athletes from 27 countries will begin the Paralympic year in the United Arab Emirates.
World Cup newcomers highlight St. Moritz slalom
Great Britain’s Menna Fitzpatrick and the USA’s Thomas Walsh secure wins in IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in Switzerland.
Sailors continue Rio 2016 Paralympic campaign in Miami
Races in the 2.4mR and Sonar classes will be held at the World Cup in Miami, USA.
Canada, USA to play for World Sledge Hockey Challenge title
South Korea and Russia will play for the bronze medal.