PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Ten world records that have stood the test of time
Ahead of a busy summer of athletics, we look at the 10 long standing world records that may be beaten soon.
World’s best swimmers ready to impress at Glasgow 2015
Mullen, Simmonds, Long and Pascoe, target gold medals on the first day of Glasgow 2015 on Monday (13 July).
Zhang sets new world record at IPC Shooting World Cup
Paralympic champion Cuiping Zhang also helped her team to a new world record in Osijek, Croatia, a Paralympic qualifier.
Iranian athlete suspended for four years for anti-doping violation
Ahmad Ostavarian tested positive for two substances during an in-competition test at February’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, UAE.
IPC partners with WOWOW to produce documentary series on para-athletes
The Japanese pay TV broadcaster will produce a number of documentaries following the journey of para-athletes ahead of Tokyo 2020.
Sviderska in final build-up for swimming Worlds
Ukrainian defending seven world titles at the 2015 IPC Swimming Worlds from 13 July.
Paralympians return to London 2012 venue to support National Paralympic Day
The youngster returned to the pool to mark 10 years since London won the right to stage the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Schulz seeks four-peat in European Championships
The German para-triathlete has dominated the men’s PT4 category, looks to show form ahead of World Finals.
World and Paralympic stars return to former London 2012 Stadium
The IPC Athletics Grand Prix final will be held on Sunday 26 July.
Funchal 2016 date change confirmed
The competition, the last major gathering of athletes ahead of Rio 2016, will run from 30 April-7 May.