PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Governing Board Member van Driel appointed to 2022 Evaluation Commission
Van Driel joins a 12-strong commission led by Alexander Zhukov that will visit all three cities bidding for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
London success motivates my rivals, says Nemati
Iranian archer Zahra Nemati believes the presence of Paralympic champions at the Asian Para Games means her rivals will up their game.
IPC Governing Board to discuss Tokyo 2020 Paralympic sports programme
Twenty four sports have applied to be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Hong Kong aiming for team success in Incheon
Hong Kong star Chan Yui Chong says her country will be disappointed not to be amongst the medals in the wheelchair fencing team event at the Asian Para Games.
Paralympic champions Rico Roman, Paul Schaus open 2014 Warrior Games
200 wounded, ill and injured service members competing in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
University of Illinois announced as US Paralympic Training Site
The University of Illinois has a track record of producing Paralympic gold medallists.
Medals decided at Boccia World Championships
Great Britain’s David Smith, Thailand’s Vongsa Watcharaphon, South Korea’s Han-Soo Kim and Hong Kong’s Leung Yuk-Wing win gold as the Boccia worlds close.
North Korea to compete in the Asian Para Games
It will be the first time that North Korea have competed in a multi-sport Para-Games organised by South Korea.
Yujiao Tan looking to lift twice her bodyweight at the Asian Para Games
World champion hopes to beat her own world record at the Asian Para Games by lifting over 132kg.
Maria Lyle named Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Youngster
Great Britain’s Lyle, at just 14-years-old, claimed two gold medals at the IPC Athletics European Championships.