PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
French sonar seek three-peat
Bruno Jourden, Eric Flageul and Nicolas Vimont-Vicary are going for their third world title in Melbourne, Australia, and hopefully a shot at Paralympic gold.
No. 40 Russia, Ukraine battle for football-7 title
The world title came down to the last five minutes, with Russia winning 1-0.
WADA appoints Niggli as Director General
Olivier Niggli will succeed David Howman, who has been at the helm for 13 years.
Sky Sports name Sophie Hahn Sportswoman of Month
The British athlete’s performance at Doha 2015 helped her garner the recognition.
INAS sets Global ID Sport Week
Building off Global ID Sport Day, this event will expand its reach and will be held June 2016.
Three questions for: The USA’s Brody Roybal
With the first games of the international ice sledge hockey season approaching, the US forward answers three questions about the sport.
No. 41 Russia wins wheelchair curling world title
Russia won their second world title in three years, signifying a growth of the sport in the country.
Moran Samuel receives 2015 Para Crew of the Year award
The Israeli was regonised for her gold medal at the 2015 World Championships in September.
Swedish Paralympic Committee gives green light to athletes for the Rio 2016
Two players and one team were confirmed by the National Paralympic Committee to represent Sweden at the upcoming Paralympics.
Muratli: “I am going to retain my title in Eger”
The world, European and Paralympic champion is full of confidence ahead of the 2015 IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships.