PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
How preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games entered the home straight in 2015
Venues built, test events staged, volunteers selected, torches unveiled, preconceptions challenged and much more... it’s been a busy 12 months for organisers of the Rio 2016 Games
Ten things we learned in 2015: Wheelchair fencing
The year 2015 was action-packed for the world’s elite wheelchair fencers. Here are 10 things we learned about the sport over the past 12 months.
No.2 Rehm’s long jump of 8.40m creates global headlines
The German long jumper retained his world title with a performance that would have won him gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Europa Cups rearranged due to a lack of snow
Two IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup events planned for Spain in early January will now take place a month later.
No. 3 Rwandan women secure Rio 2016 sitting volleyball spot
For the first time, Africa will send a women’s sitting volleyball team to the Paralympics. That team will be Rwanda.
2016 ITU calendar complete
In addition to the seven WPE events, a stand-alone Para-triathlon World Championships will also be held.
Mumuni uses para-cycling to improve lives in Ghana
The London 2012 Paralympian hopes to use his experiences to inspire people with impairments in his country to take up sport.
No. 4 Rio 2016 tickets go on sale celebrating 1 Year To Go
A record total of 3.3 million tickets are available; overseas fans are able to buy from authorised vendors in their countries.
Swiss Paralympic and Swiss Paraplegic Foundation extend partnership
The Swiss Paraplegic Foundation (SPS) has been a partner of Swiss Paralympic for 15 years.
Equestrian: 10 things learned
Here are the top takeaways from 2015 in the sport.