PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Soejima wants legacy outside athletic performances
The Japanese veteran also serves as race director for the Tokyo Marathon’s wheelchair division.

NPC Germany provides live stream of Doha 2015
Fans will get to watch Team Germany compete live at the IPC Athletics World Championships, which begin 21 October.

Yee looks to bounce back from ‘tough’ season
The Hong Kong wheelchair fencer hopes a short break will help regain her winning form.

IPC Athletics World Championships set to open in Doha, Qatar
The biggest ever para-sport event to be held in the Middle East will attract around 1,300 athletes from over 90 countries.

Loesch, Schaffelhuber rivalry cools off, for now
Austria’s Loesch is using this alpine skiing season to adjust with new equipment, while Germany’s Schaffelhuber is focusing on school.

Doha 2015 Prediction Panel: Who will win the men’s 100m T44
As the IPC Athletics World Championships open in Doha, Qatar, our panel of journalists and coaches try predict the outcome of the one of the flagship events.

Doha 2015 turns focus to future in ‘my incredible story’
Thirteen-year-old Ghanim al Muftah tells his story of hope, determination and giving.

Spain’s King Felipe VI tries badminton with patients
King Felipe VI visited a paraplegic hospital, where patients tried badminton as part of a rehabilitation programme.

Doha2015 Prediction Panel: which three athletes are you most looking to watching?
Our panel of journalists and coaches look forward to the IPC Athletics World Championships.
Brazil eyes cross-country skiing expansion
Supported by the Agitos Foundation, a programme to identify new skiers is being rolled out across Brazil.