PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
“PyeongChang Winter Series Foundation” gears up for successful test events
Test events will be staged between February 2016 and April 2017
Croatia to host Rio 2016 shooting qualifier
Osijek, Croatia, will replace the 2015 IPC Shooting World Cup in Volmerange, France.
New Zealand team announced for UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships
The event will take place in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands between 26-29 March.
Allianz and IPC Athletics extend global partnership until end of 2016
The financial services provider becomes a tier one partner of October’s World Championships and the 2016 European Championships
Training Tuesdays: Cristina Menezes
Brazilian powerlifter reveals her regimen in preparation for Rio 2016
Hundreds turn out for ParalympicsGB Sports Fest North East
The event was held in early March at Durham University and gave attendees the opportunity to try 17 different sports
Canada, Russia both secure two wins at IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup finals
IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup finals are taking place in Surnadal, Norway.
Mullen unveils IPC Swimming World Championships promotional campaign at home pool
European champion features in the “Legends will Rise” campaign at Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
South Korea set new IPC Ice Sledge Hockey record with 15 goals
Both South Korea and Sweden remain undefeated at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool, while Great Britain picked up their first win.
Doha equestrian competition used as important preparation for Rio
Riders used early March’s event in Qatar to test sending their horses overseas ahead of next year’s Paralympics.