PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Swimming launches classification review
The International Federation for para-swimming will begin a review into the physical and visual impairment classification systems to strengthen compliance with the revised IPC Athlete Classification Code.
IPC Alpine Skiing update on competition calendar
Due to poor snow conditions further changes have been made to the 2016 IPC Alpine Skiing competition calendar.
Ones to Watch for football 5-a-side and powerlifting announced
The four footballers and 11 powerlifters have been earmarked as athletes who could make a big impact on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Public urged to ‘Supercharge ParalympicsGB’ in major new fundraising campaign
British Paralympic Association kicks off 2016 with launch as athletes enter last crucial stage of journey ahead of Rio Paralympics.
Brazilian government extends visa waiver for Rio 2016
Tourists from USA, Canada, Australia and Japan added to list of nationalities that will be able to travel freely to Brazil between June and September.
Ten rising stars for Rio 2016
With September’s Paralympic Games fast approaching, here are 10 young athletes who could make a big name for themselves on the world’s biggest stage.
Rio 2016 Paralympics to be shown on TVE in Spain
The announcement comes thanks to an agreement between the Higher Sports Council, NPC Spain, RTVE and LaLiga.
Ones to watch for boccia and wheelchair fencing named
IPC announces the names of eight boccia athletes and six wheelchair fencers who are stars to look out for ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
British para-swimming team announced for Europeans
The event will be held in Funchal, Madeira, between 30 April – 7 May.
Alcott and Wagner head year-end world No.1s
Former Paralympic wheelchair basketball player Alcott succeeds the USA’s David Wagner.