PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
ASC boosts support for Australia’s Paralympians
The Australian Paralympic Committee also appointed four new directors to their Board.
Five facts about…..Terezinha Guilhermina
The Brazilian sprinter is to set to dazzle Doha 2015 with her world class sprinting and colourful blindfolds.
Iran name team for Doha 2015
Iran will look to make noise in the field events with defending Paralympic champions highlighting the 19-person roster.
Lugotenko strikes twice at wheelchair fencing Worlds
Russia’s Alexander Lugotenko adds the foil category C title to his collection from the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.
City of Rio’s accessibility improvement plans praised by IPC President
Ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, close to USD 1 million will be spent making many major tourist attractions accessible for all.
Five facts about…..Leo-Pekka Tahti
The Flying Finn is the man to beat over 100m at Doha 2015
Zou stuns again with second world title
China’s Xu Feng Zou followed up her epee win with gold in the sabre at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.
Great Britain claim wheelchair rugby European crown
Sweden were unable to defend their title, as the British took a one-point victory.
Orange is the new gold at Para-Equestrian European Championships
The Netherlands top European powerhouse Great Britain in the medals tables at the Championships.
Hosts wanted for snow sport Worlds
IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard and IPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon are looking for bidders for the 2019 and 2021 World Championships.