PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
WADA 2016 Prohibited List comes into effect
The Prohibited List details substances and methods banned in sports in-and out-of-competition.
World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball Clinics in South Africa
The course will take place Cape Town between 7-11 January.
Australia’s para-alpine future in good hands
Australia’s head coach Christian Geiger believes his team will have medal prospects at PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022.
Schwab targeting fifth Paralympics at Rio 2016
Having made it through the US trials for wheelchair basketball, Christina Schwab can almost plan for her fifth Paralympic Games.
Richard Browne injured in car crash
The double world champion sprinter has sustained broken ribs and a heavy concussion.
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.