PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.

Fernandez aims to relive his best moment at Toronto 2015
The world No. 4 wheelchair tennis ace won gold at the 2011 Parapan American Games and hopes to do the same this August.

Colombia’s basketballers aim for Toronto 2015 final despite lack of funding
The wheelchair basketball team won silver at the 2011 Parapans are hoping to one step further at Toronto 2015.

IWRF releases new strategic plan
IWRF’s commitment to provide strong leadership, effective governance, high quality services, and a world class competition structure will continue.