PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
No. 22: Sledge hockey’s success rings true at Buffalo 2015
Mass media attention made this year’s IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships the most-talked about in history.
Matt Stutzman sets new Guinness World Record
The US ‘armless archer’ broke his own record for the farthest accurate shot.
Costa, Cardoso win Brazil’s 2015 Paralympic Awards
Canoeist Cardoso and long-jumper Costa were voted by the public as Brazil’s athletes of the year.
Australian Paralympians honoured on IDPD
The celebration acknowledged the achievements of the 11 Australian Paralympians with the unveiling of a new plaque.
IPC Athletics launches website for 2016 European Championships
The event in Grosseto, Italy, will take place between 10 and 16 June.
Seop, Sagoy receive BWF year-end awards
Sam Seop Lee and Helle Sofie Sagoy took home the first-ever BWF honours for para-athletes.
No. 23 Wheelchair fencer Beatrice Vio closing in on perfect season
Italian wheelchair fencer Beatrice Vio is on course for unbeaten 2015 after seven straight gold medals.
Colombia hosting wheelchair tennis workshops
Former German tennis legend Kai Schrameyer has been leading the sessions and sharing his experiences to the participants.
Canada take the lead at sledge hockey international
The 2015 World Championships silver medallists secured victory over hosts Italy in Torino.
Zahra Nemati named November’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The Iranian archer qualified spots for her country at both the Rio 2016 Paralympic and Olympic Games.