PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
10 things we learned about goalball in 2015
We may now be in 2016, but what did last year tell us about the sport of goalball
St. Moritz prepares to host world’s best skiers
From 22-23 January the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup will roll into the Swiss resort, supported by DJ F.A.B as part of a mini festival of sport.
Table tennis and sitting volleyball Ones to Watch announced for Rio 2016
The athletes to look out for at September’s Paralympic Games include eight from table tennis and six from sitting volleyball.
Six visually impaired swimmers on their road to Rio 2016
At the start of a Paralympic Games year, here are swimmers to follow in 2016.
Reigning champions head Junior Masters fields
ITF announces the top boys and girls players who will compete in this year’s Cruyff Foundation Junior Master.
Australian team named for Para-cycling track worlds
A 14-rider team will attend March’s UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Italy.
Judo and swimming Ones to Watch announced for Rio 2016
The athletes to look out for at September’s Paralympic Games include six judoka and 31 swimmers.
Spanish athletes to be better rewarded for Rio 2016 success
The General Assembly of the Spanish Paralympic Committee approves to increase the amount of money athletes receive for winning a medal at Rio 2016.
Athletes of the year chosen by Israeli Paralympic Committee
A number of Israeli Paralympic athletes were recognised for their achievements in 2015.
Halberg Awards finalists announced
The awards recognising sporting achievements in New Zealand and the winners will be announced in February.