PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC saddened by death of Eleiko owner Blomberg
Lennart Blomberg, of IPC Powerlifting partner Eleiko, passes away.
Zhang smashes second, third world records at shooting World Cup
Chinese world and Paralympic champion breaks seven year old qualification best in Osijek, Croatia and goes onto set new world record in the finals.
Zheng on a learning curve at Glasgow 2015
The ‘armless swimmer’ is hoping he can learn from opponents and protect his own world record and titles at the Worlds.
Great Britain wheelchair rugby squad named for Euros
The wheelchair rugby squad features 12 players and is led by captain Chris Ryan.
Spanish Paralympic Committee set Rio 2016 athlete criteria
The criteria was approved at the Spanish Paralympic Committee’s General Assembly.
Glasgow 2015 to break broadcast records
A record number of media are also expected to attend the 2015 swimming Worlds, which begin on 13 July.
IPC opens nominations for 2015 Paralympic Media Awards
The awards, supported by Allianz, will recognise members of the international media for their coverage of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games.
Best of Chinese Taipei dancers line-up for dance Cup
Singles dancers from the host country highlight competition at the 2015 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport New Taipei City Cup Open.
President of Chile wishes team luck ahead of Toronto 2015
Chile plan to send their biggest ever team to August’s Parapan American Games.
The Superhumans return to Channel 4 in the build up to Rio 2016
Coverage will include the upcoming IPC Swimming World Championships and October’s IPC Athletics World Championships.