PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
No. 5 Canada, USA go head-to-head in Toronto 2015
The two hottest wheelchair rugby rivals went at each other at the Parapan American Games.
No. 6 Dias makes it another golden year in pool
Brazilian Paralympic champion Daniel Dias won seven world titles and eight gold medals at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
Kurka targets PyeongChang 2018 start line
The US alpine skier, who has broken his back three times, is coming off his first World Championships medal and believes that a less ‘gung-ho’ approach to competition will equal success.
No.7 Multiple golds and world records for Durand
The Cuban sprinter had a year to remember becoming the world’s fastest female para-athlete with sensational performances at Toronto 2015 and Doha 2015.
No. 8 Paralympian elected to Canadian government
With her appointment to Canadian Minster for Sport and Persons with Disabilities, Paralympian Carla Qualtrough became one of the most influential woman in Canadian sport.
NPC Colombia provides education on para-sport to future leaders
The National Paralympic Committee is launching an internship programme for undergraduates to intern at the NPC.
Para-table tennis: 10 things learned
Find out who are the ones to beat, who are the rising stars and more after this year of para-table tennis.
No. 9 Germany reclaims European title from Dutch rival
The German women’s wheelchair basketball team upset defending champions the Netherlands to reclaim the regional crown.
Australia’s heartbreak becomes China’s joy
Wheelchair basketball powerhouse Australia are moving on from the reality that they will not play in Rio 2016.
Toyoda to focus on business efforts for Tokyo 2020
Akio Toyoda has resigned as Tokyo 2020 Vice President to lead efforts of Japan’s business community to support the Games.