PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
Canada, Italy top standings at sledge hockey international
A packed Palatazzoli ice sledge hockey arena cheered the Italians on to a win against South Korea as Canada also defeated Norway.
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.
IPC Snow Sports launches medal and trophy design competition
The next generation of para-snow sport fans are being asked to design medals and trophies for cross-country skiing, biathlon, alpine skiing and snowboard World Cups.
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.
Russian skiers take final day victories at biathlon World Cup
Stanislav Chokhlaev completes 100 per cent podium record in Tyumen, Russia.