PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Christine Nash and Eimear Breathnach: WoMentoring
A mentor and mentee from the Agitos Foundation’s WoMentoring programme reflect on their experiences so far.
Bochet wins ninth successive world title
Bochet, Bugaev and Perrine maintain 100 per cent record at Panorama 2015
#Superhero Sunday: Stef Reid
Great Britain’s world record holder in long jump reveals why a nun is one of her three heroes.
Sochi 2014: My top five moments by Sir Philip Craven
IPC President reveals his five best memories from the best Paralympic Winter Games ever.
Jarvela aiming to inspire next generation
Finland’s most successful para-biathlete has taken on the mantel of raising awareness of the sport through successive trips to the podium.
Petitclerc winner of Women’s Day recognition
As part of International Women’s Day, Canada’s most successful Paralympian Chantal Petitclerc has been recognised for her work within the Paralympic Movement since her retirement.
Suzie Dyrbus: My experience of WoMentoring
Mentored by Helen Rowbotham as part of a programme aimed at increasing female leaders in para-sport, Suzie Dyrbus is finding her involvement is helping her to grab opportunities.
Bochet’s life as the only woman on the road
French multiple World’s and Paralympic medallist Marie Bochet speaks for International Women’s Day about being the most successful athlete, and the only woman, on the French team.
Tara Chisholm: Support from female mentors is priceless
Tara Chisholm is mentored by Barbara Daniels as part of the WoMentoring programme and believes it has helped put her challenges as a woman in sport into perspective.
Skiers hunt for third world titles in super-combined
Four skiers will be going for triple world titles, and 100 per cent records, at the 2015 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships on Saturday (7 March).