PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Proud Paralympian pilot concludes in Hungary
A successful final workshop took place at the IPC Powerlifting European Open in Eger, and also involved IPC partner Adecco.

Para World Sailing Championships: Fitzgibbon, Tesch cruise to gold
The Australian duo had no trouble defending their SUKD18 world title as the final race wrapped up the Championships.

Para Sailing World Championships – Aussie SKUD18 crew, Seguin remain leaders
The duo of Liesl Tesch and Daniel Fitzgibbon, and France’s Damien Seguin are in good position for gold heading into the final day.

NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters returns to London
Kunieda, Van Koot and Wagner are among the standouts looking to cap off their season with a Masters title.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – November 2015
The public has until 9 December to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.

No. 30 Soule becomes most decorated US Nordic skier
The USA’s Andrew Soule won an incredible five medals across biathlon and cross-country skiing at his home World Championships in 2015.

Polish sailors make strides at Para World Sailing Championships
Monika Gibes and Piotr Cichocki have only sailed in one event together but are in position to qualify for Rio 2016.
Russia sweep board at opening cross-country World Cup
All six podiums, except for one third place for the USA’s Oksana Masters, were taken by home athletes in Tyumen, Russia.

At 16, Sweden's Fia Fjelddahl has Rio 2016 in sight
The Swedish sailor is in the hunt for Rio 2016 qualification in the 2.4mR race.

World’s best Nordic skiers ready for opening World Cups
Skiers to watch in 2015-16 have also been named.