PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Tokyo 2020 announces Tokyo Gas as an Official Partner
Tokyo Gas has been a long-time supporter of para-sport in Japan.
Tapper nets double gold at Thailand Para Open
The Australian para-table tennis player captured the women’s singles and double titles in the class 10 events.
Sitting volleyball advances social inclusion in Portugal
The Portuguese Volleyball Federation hosts sitting volleyball events for young people with disabilities, showing that volleyball is a sport for everyone.
China add two world records at Almaty 2015
Two junior world records are also set by Iraqi lifters on day three of the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Hyundai & Kia Motors sign PyeongChang 2018 domestic partnership agreement
Under the agreement, they will provide 4,100 automobiles together with a monetary sponsorship for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games operations.
Australia, Germany top Road World Cup in Elzach
T2 cyclist Hans-Peter Deter especially gained momentum heading into this week’s Road World Championships.
Italy’s Porcellato switches gears to para-cycling
The nine-time Paralympian is chasing the women’s H3 crown at the 2015 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships.
Mohsin breaks world record at Almaty 2015
Iraq’s Paralympic and Worlds silver medallist Rasool Mohsin adds 5kg onto his own world record at the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships.
Great Britain, Slovakia trade golds at Boccia Euros
Three nations hit gold at the Boccia European Team, Pairs Champs, earning qualification slots for Rio 2016.
Thousands turn out for National Paralympic Day in Britain
The day included top flight swimming and athletics as well as guest apperances from a number of Paralympians