PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
George Bouska named Czech para-cyclist of the year
Czech world champion received prestigious award from the Czech Cycling Federation
Kunz, Schaer and Hug nominated for Swiss sport awards
Swiss para-athlete of the year to be announced on 14 December.
IPC deeply saddened by the passing of Margaret Talbot
Former Chair of the IPC Education Committee passed away on Tuesday 2 December.
No. 30 Iranian women qualify for Rio 2016
The Iranian women’s sitting volleyball team qualified for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games for the very first time, after reaching the final at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.
Santacana and Galindo recognised for sporting excellence
The Spanish para-alpine skier and his guide were presented with the gold medal of the “Real Order of the Sporting Excellence” for their achievements at La Molina 2013.
No. 31 Spanish swimmers' winning ways
Lead by the return of multiple Paralympic and world champion Teresa Perales and underlined by success for Sarai Gascon, Spanish swimmers shone at the 2014 Euros.
German Paralympic Sport Award winners announced
Awards for Schaffelhuber, Rehm and the women’s wheelchair basketball team, plus a prize of honour for Wilfried Lemke
Kunieda and Van Koot claim NEC Masters titles
Japan’s World No.1 a straights sets winner in London whilst Van Koot was taken to three sets in all Dutch final.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – November 2014
Six athletes including world and European champions have been shortlisted for November’s accolade
December 2014: What to watch in para-sport
Winter sport dominates December’s schedule but sailing and para-badminton events will also be held.