PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Paralympics Ireland releases ‘one year to go’ video
The video gives a glimpse on the work Irish para-athletes have put in to prepare for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Doha 2015 Newsletter - The final countdown
2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, 21-31 October, Doha, Qatar
Music, dance, sport at Rio 2016’s Paralympic festival
The full schedule of activities happening on Sunday (6 September) and Monday (7 September) to celebrate #1yeartogo.
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Incredible support
Aspetar fully supports the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, Doha, Qatar
#SuperheroSunday: France’s Marie–Amelie Le Fur
The French Paralympic champion gives an insight into her three heroes ahead of Doha 2015.
Rehearsals begin for volunteers at 2015 INAS Global Games
The event will begin 20 September in Ecuador, the first time it has been held outside of Europe.
Smyth leads qualifying for world’s fastest para-athlete showdown
The Irishman will go head-to-head with Richard Browne, Evan O’Hanlon and Petrucio Ferreira in Rio on Monday to determine who is the world’s fastest para-athlete.
#SuperheroSunday: Andre Brasil
As part of one year to go to Rio 2016 celebrations, Brazilian superstar Brasil talks about the main influences in his life.
Seo: I will acquire medals at PyeongChang2018
South Korean Nordic skier Vo-Ra-Mi Seo carries the weight of her country, and her home town, into the next Winter Paralympics.
PATU, APC sign agreement to grow para-taekwondo
The MoU aims to bring the sport closer to Pan American Games inclusion.