PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Arendz focused on 'extremely deep' biathlon field
Canadian biathlon world champion has not committed to competing in cross-country competitions when January’s Nordic skiing World Championships come to Cable, USA.
Top para-sport stories of the week
Major Championships announced, a series of world records at Incheon 2014 and partnership agreements are all highlights from the past seven days.
Iran and China win goalball titles at Incheon 2014
Japan also win two bronze medals on the final day of action at the Asian Para Games.
World's strongest Paralympian adds 7kg to world record
Iran’s Siamand Rahman hauls 292.0kg to add 7kg onto his own world record on the final day of powerlifting competitions at Incheon 2014.
Five Asian athletics records fall in Incheon
China produce another dominant display on the final day of athletics at the Asian Para Games, and there is a first gold for Myanmar.
Dubai to host the first ever IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships in 2016
The Asia-Oceania Championships is expected to attract around 600 athletes from 45 countries from 3-8 March.
China's wheelchair fencers dominate in Incheon
The Chinese squad showed their strength in depth, as Hong Kong, China, also enjoyed success at the 2014 Asian Para Games in South Korea.
Tim Frick becomes first Paralympic Coach in Canadian Hall of Fame
Frick led the Canadian wheelchair basketball team to three Paralympic golds in their most successful period in history.
What is not allowed in wheelchair basketball?
The official FIBA rules are followed with a few modifications due to the usage of a wheelchair. After gaining control of the ball, the athlete is not allowed to touch their wheels more than two times without dribbling (travelling). Also, the athlete is not allowed to step up or lift themselves out of the wheelchair (lifting).
Japan crowned champions at Asian Para Games
They beat South Korea to win the first ever Asian Para Games wheelchair rugby title in Incheon