PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC President says Parapans a good barometer for 2024 Olympic and Paralympic bid
Toronto 2015 Organising Committee have announced that a number of sessions have already sold out even before Friday’s Opening Ceremony.
Ten swimmers to look out for at Toronto 2015
Here are10 swimmers who could win big at the Parapan American Games which open on Friday 7 August.
Toronto 2015 preview: Archery
The two-day archery competition will feature 30 athletes competing in eight medal events.
Jarryd Wallace determined to defend his 100m T44 Parapan title
The US sprinter will line-up against two world record holders in Toronto – the USA’s Richard Browne who holds the T44 best time and Brazil’s T43 speedster Alan Oliveira.
Toronto 2015 preview: Judo
Can Cuba maintain their dominance in the Americas at Toronto 2015?
Para-sport development projects to receive support
Thirty one projects will receive EUR 650,000 through the Agitos Foundation’s 2015 Grant Support Programme.
Toronto 2015 preview: Football 5-a-side
Paralympic and world champions Brazil will start as strong favourites during the seven day competition.
FIE, IWAS extend agreement
The two federations signed a Collaboration Agreement, which is promising for the growth of wheelchair fencing.
Toronto 2015 preview: Boccia
Over four days, athletes will compete at the Abilities Centre in individual, mixed pair, and mixed team events.