PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
US names women’s wheelchair hoops team for Toronto 2015
Twelve will travel to August’s Parapan Am Games, where they hope to qualify for Rio 2016.
Russian ‘Para-fest’ attracts 200 participants
The 2015 edition of an annual para-sport festival was attended by people from the 17 regions of the Russia Federation.
Dutch wheelchair tennis look to defend World Cup title
The Netherlands women’s team seek their 28th title in the prestigious event’s 30th anniversary.
Five Paralympic hopefuls receive scholarship from Kia Motors Sweden
The award will help Swedish athletes invest toward development in their respective sports.
Van Rhijn has more left in the tank
The Dutch world and Paralympic champion reflects on her new 200m world record and believes that a fast track at the Grand Prix from 29 May could lead to another.
Wheelchair dance Committee gathers in Bonn
The Sport Technical Committee met to discuss the current and future status of IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport.
Who to watch at the Wheelchair Fencing World Cup in Pisa
Here are the athletes to beat when battle commences in Italy this weekend.
Iran, Rwanda to host sitting volleyball events
Africa Championships head to Rwanda in July, while the World Club Cup comes to Mashhad, I.R. Iran in September.
Late goals lift Argentina in IBSA World Games football final
Great Britain takes silver, while Spain edges China for bronze
Caironi launches countdown to Grosseto Grand Prix
Italian Paralympic and world champion Martina Caironi talks to students about her impairment and life as a track and field star.