PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

China bring table tennis world champs to Bayreuth Open
Great Britain, Germany among nations to contend with China, who make their European debut in 2015.

Training Tuesdays: Lei Liu
China’s powerlifting champion explains his workout regimen as he prepares for the IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships in July.

Russia debut strong at Dutch para-archery tournament
Italy, Great Britain also battle for the podium in the first international competition in 2015.

Hannah Cockroft aiming to break 100m record in Nottwil
British T34 wheelchair racers aims to continue her track record for breaking world records in Switzerland this weekend.

Fatma Omar’s anti-doping suspension reduced to one year
The Egyptian powerlifter had her suspension reduced after appealing her case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Iran dedicates building for National Paralympic Day
National Paralympic Day was added to Iran’s annual calendar, showcasing their commitment to serve people with disabilities.

Hailstone named New Zealand’s new para-cycling coach
Hailstone succeeds two-time Olympian Cameron, who took on a new role with Cycling New Zealand.

Paralympics Ireland welcomes new members
Archery Ireland, Badminton Ireland and Irish Taekwondo Union were added to the Irish Paralympic family

Brazilian Paralympic Committee and Kinoplex to partner
Videos of Brazilian para-sport heroes will be shown in more than 200 cinemas across the country

‘High fibre’ partnership to aid New Zealand snow sports
Country’s top flight skiers and snowboarders will benefit from a new sports analysis system at the Cardrona Alpine Resort.