PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
No. 49 Chippington becomes eight time world champion
With two more world titles in Moscow, Russia, Great British para-canoeist Jeannette Chippington has taken her tally to eight and now has her sights set on Rio 2016.
Argentina aim to put 2010 pain behind them in Japan
Argentina’s football 5-a-side captain Silvio Velo is confident as they aim to become champions for a third time at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Yasushi Yamawaki: Tokyo 2020 will be gateway to the future
IPC Governing Board member Yasushi Yamawaki is also President of the Japanese Paralympic Committee. On the 50th anniversary of the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony he looks ahead to what Tokyo 2020 can do for Japan.
IPC President to address major US conference
Sir Philip Craven will be speaking on Friday (14 November) in San Diego at the 2014 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly.
Athlete's view: what will be Tokyo 2020's legacy?
Japanese swimmer Mei Ichinose hopes to inspire others and change perceptions in her country at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Belgian Paralympian of the Year shortlist announced
The award recognises the best performing Belgian athlete over 2014, with four World Championship medallists nominated.
IPC pleased with “significant progress” by Rio 2016
The IPC conducted a two day Project Review with the Rio 2016 Organising Committee and left impressed with preparations for the Paralympic Games.
No. 50 Ryzhkova steals all singles titles in wheelchair dance
The 2014 season saw the introduction of individual events to wheelchair dance sport with Russian Galina Ryzhkova winning every single gold on offer.
Tokyo 2020: a look to the future
Yoshiro Mori, President of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee wants the Tokyo Paralympics to leave a legacy for Japan and the world.
Australian Paralympians reflect on Tokyo 1964
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games, three Australian Paralympians shared their memories