PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
POCOG officially opens “2018 PyeongChang House”
The hospitality venue in Gangneung aims to promote the Games and highlight the environmentally friendly theme of PyeongChang 2018.
Ones to watch for cycling and wheelchair rugby named
Find out which athletes are tipped to make a big impact in cycling and wheelchair rugby at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Greek Sports Press Awards recognise para-athletes
Stefanoudakis, Korokida and boccia pairs team recognised by the Panhellenic Association of Sports Press
Kunieda and Griffioen named 2015 World Champions
For Japanese star Kunieda, a seventh world title makes him the most decorated player in men’s wheelchair tennis.
Ones to Watch for 2016 named for archery and wheelchair tennis
The IPC names six archers and eight wheelchair tennis players who it believes could make a huge impact on Paralympic sport in 2016.
NPC Austria appoints Rio 2016 Chef de Mission
Walter Pfaller will head the Austrian delegation as his country look to build on the 13 medals they won at London 2012.
Bright future ahead for Australian snowboarders
Australian boarders are targeting podium finishes at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
US Paralympics Cycling National Team announced for 2016
The 2016 team features 27 athletes including one tandem pilot as Rio 2016 edges closer.
British Triathlon confirms 2016 World Class para-triathlon squad
Fifteen athletes make up the squad ahead of the sport’s debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
IGF becomes newest IPC recognised International Federation
The International Golf Federation have been recognised by the International Paralympic Committee and supported by the Paralympic Family.