PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Genoa to host 2023 World Championships
Competition will take place from 24 to 26 November marking the return of the event to Italy after eight years

Media accreditation open for Paris 2023 World Championships
Accreditation deadline is 28 May, Para Athletics Worlds will take place at the Charlety Stadium from 8 to 17 July this year

Paralympic champion Rosenmeier using Para table tennis as ‘tool’ to initiate change
Five-time Paralympian Peter Rosenmeier did not have a role model when he was growing up. Now, the Danish star wants to prove that anyone can succeed

Manchester 2023: A Look Back at the Worlds in British waters
Worlds to take place in Great Britain for the third time when the action kicks off at the Manchester Aquatics Centre in a 100 days from now

IPC announces World Para Sports Unit Board members
Board to govern the six Para sports the International Paralympic Committee serves as the International Federation for (Para athletics, Para dance sport, Para ice hockey, Para powerlifting, Para swimming and shooting Para sport) and monitor their progress towards separation from the IPC

‘We need to make a difference’ says Peruvian Para sports pioneer Lucha Villar
Named one of the 50 most powerful women in Peru, Lucha Villar has helped to grow Para sports in the country, including through the successful hosting of the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games

Malaysia’s first medallist in boccia Chew Wei Lun has big hopes for the future
Chew Wei Lun took the silver medal in boccia’s BC1 category at Tokyo 2020 and became Malaysia’s first-ever Paralympic medallist in the sport. While he retired after the Games, he continues to look forward to more history being made for his country

Worlds’ spots in focus as World Series lands in United States
Paralympic champion Coan to lead the host nation challenge as 140 swimmers from 13 nations ready for major test ahead of Manchester 2023

Children’s book series aims to write new chapter for Para sports in Argentina
'People first, athletes second and disability third’ is the main message of seven children's books on Para athletes. The books are packed with digital features, such as sign language and audio options, to make the reading experience accessible for everyone

New record for Hug, first win for Scaroni at Boston Marathon
USA wheelchair racer wins despite pit stop while Swiss Paralympic champion triumphs for sixth time in dominant fashion