PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Cuche on road to recovery but out for the season
The nephew of Swiss skiing legend Didier is focused on getting back on the slopes as quickly as possible.
Colin Lynch attempts to break para-cycling’s ‘Hour Record’
On Saturday (10 October), the Irish para-cyclist will try to ride the farthest on a 250m velodrome within an hour.
Five facts about…..the USA’s Jarryd Wallace
The men's 100m T44 at Doha 2015 is set to be a thriller - here are five facts about one of the leading contenders, US sprinter and Parapan Am champion Jarryd Wallace.
Van Weeghel excited by longer distances in Doha
The Dutch world and European 200m T54 champion is stepping up to some of the middle distance events at this month’s IPC Athletics World Championships.
Choi finds new partner in bid for Worlds gold
The South Korean wheelchair dancer will focus on combi and single class 2 events for the 2015 Worlds after his partner moves to shooting para-sport.
Nitta leads growing Japanese Nordic skiing team
Japan’s Paralympic champion and top-ranked cross-country skier will head his team into the new season and to PyeongChang 2018.
Para-alpine skiing development continues in Argentina
Results from slalom races in San Martin de los Andres are recognised by IPC Alpine Skiing for the first time.
The IPC starts search for 2017 IPC General Assembly host city
Host cities have until 1 November to express an interest in hosting the biggest IPC membership event outside of the Paralympic Games.
Five facts about…..Great Britain’s Hannah Cockroft
Learn more about Hannah Cockroft ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Doha 2015 Newsletter - Destination Doha: Souq Waqif
Souq Waqif is the main traditional market in the city centre, which dates back at least a hundred years and was renovated in 2006 in keeping with its architectural heritage. (Arabic version below)