PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Argentinian para-sport experiences positive progress
The Paralympic Movement in Argentina has been fundamentally changed with the support of the Agitos Foundation and National Paralympic Committee.

Italy to host INAS World Indoor Athletics Championships
City of Ancona wins bid to host World Championships in 11-13 March 2016.

Caironi looks towards world record on home soil
Changes to her training and lifestyle have led to a great start to the season for the Italian world and Paralympic champion, which she hopes to continue at the Grosseto Grand Prix.

Next stop Belgrade for wheelchair dancers
The 2014 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Serbian Open Championships will run from 6-7 June.

Top shooters on their road to Rio 2016
A run-down of the current best pistol and rifle shooters hoping to seal Rio 2016 spots when the first 2015 qualifier gets underway from 10-14 July.

Athletics world records tumble in Arbon
A sensational 17 world records fell in Switzerland as athletes continue their preparations for the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Paralympians honoured by President of Portugal
Four former athletes, as well as the Portugal Paralympic Committee, received awards from Cavaco Silva

Bourseaux headlines Besancon World Para-Triathlon Event
One of France’s most decorated para-triathlete seeks another WPE podium finish in 2015.

Para-Cycling Road World Cup kicks off in Maniago
Home favourite Alex Zanardi is one to watch as the first of four World Cup events begins on Friday.

Indonesia beats China for gold at Bayreuth Open
David Jacobs, Komet Akbar partner to upset top seed China in the men’s Class 10 team event to conclude the four-day para-table tennis tournament.