PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Iran’s Hajikolaei seeks return to Paralympic gold
After a silver medal from London 2012, the Iranian men’s sitting volleyball team want to prove they are still the best.
Rio 2016 unveils Paralympic Torch
With the four Paralympic values inscribed on its side in Braille, the torch will spread the spirit of the Games across Brazil.
Big read: The man behind Rwanda’s sitting volleyball success
The Dutch coach has revolutionised the sport in Rwanda, helping both the men’s and the women’s teams qualify for their first Paralympic Games in history.
Canada win Torino 2015 sledge hockey tournament
The Paralympic medallists secured a 7-1 victory over hosts Italy whilst South Korea take third place in Torino.
No. 19 Canada win 15 TO2015 swimming medals
At the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games, Canada secured a record 168 medals, helped by the performances of swimmers on “Super Sunday."
New Asian Paralympic Committee strategy revealed
The Asian Paralympic Committee intends to become one of the leading regions within the Paralympic Movement.
Italy, Canada to face-off in ice sledge hockey final
The last games of the international tournament in Torino, Italy, will see the hosts try to upset Canada’s unbeaten run.
No. 20 Norbruis draws home crowd to their feet at World Championships
The Dutch cyclist won all three of her events at the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.
Faces of the future: Belgium’s Laurens Devos
The 15-year-old won double gold at October’s ITTF Para-Table Tennis European Championships and qualified for Rio 2016.
No. 21 BP, Team USA partnership goes against the trend
BP becomes the first USOC corporate partner to support more Paralympians than Olympians.