PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
#ProudParalympian rolls into Toronto 2015
At the first outing of the IPC’s athlete education programme at a multi-sport event outside of a Paralympic Games, athletes can get advice on sharing their stories.
Rebelo puts retirement on delay for Toronto 2015
The sitting volleyball star wants to help Canada reach Rio 2016.
TO2015 releases new blocks of Parapan Am Games tickets for high-demand events
Tickets can be purchased online at Toronto2015.org/tickets.
Toronto 2015: Day one preview
Saturday will see 12 of the 15 Parapan sports get underway, with 32 medals up for grabs in four sports.
Toronto 2015: Swimming day one preview
Brazil’s Daniel Dias will start his quest for eight Parapan titles on Saturday (8 August) when he goes in the men’s 100m freestyle S5.
Toronto 2015 preview: Track cycling
USA dominated in 2011 but who will take the titles at Toronto 2015’s spectacular new velodrome?
Toronto 2015 preview: Wheelchair tennis
Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez will be aiming for his second successive singles gold in Toronto.
Americas Paralympic Committee holds General Assembly
Nicaragua’s Dionicio Zeledón elected a new member of the Americas Paralympic Committee (APC) Executive Committee.
Para-sport development projects to receive support
Thirty one projects will receive EUR 650,000 through the Agitos Foundation’s 2015 Grant Support Programme.