PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Scotland records biggest win of opening session at World Wheelchair Curling Championship
China, Finland, Russia and Sweden also win their first games of the Championship in Lohja, Finland.
Madell excited by wheelchair rugby’s Parapans debut
In six months’ time the Parapan American Games will kick off in Toronto, and home favourite Zak Madell could be one of the stars
Fifteen to look out for at Toronto 2015
To mark six months to go until the 2015 Parapan American Games, here are six athletes to keep an eye out for when the action begins in August.
Russia edge Canada in World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Sochi silver medallists Russia will face the USA after beating Canada in the semi-finals, whilst the USA took an 8-0 win over South Korea.
Paovic aims to retain her European crown ahead of Rio 2016
The Croatian world number one class six player has had two years to remember on the para-table-tennis circuit.
IWRF completes strategic planning conference
New four-year plan will guide the growth and development of wheelchair rugby.
Ottobock and NPC Germany launch “Talent Days“
The Talent Days are aimed at youths between 11 and 18 with a prosthesis who want to try out para-athletics.
Italy to take on Ireland alongside RBS Six Nations match
The wheelchair rugby teams of Italy and Ireland will face each other just before the RBS Six Nations match between both countries on 7 February.
Pascoe targets titles and PBs in Glasgow
One of New Zealand’s most successful swimmers, Sophie Pascoe will have to fight off rivals Elodie Lorandi and Canada’s Aurelie Rivard at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.
Cape Verde consolidates growth with Agitos Foundation help
The National Paralympic Committee has been bringing together representatives from all islands to identify new athletes and have organised a national Championships.