PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
What's the official governing body for para-triathlon?
The sport is governed by the International Triathlon Union (ITU), which has supported the development of para-triathlon for more than 15 years and has held para-triathlon World Championships every year since 1995.
Major shock at Wheelchair Doubles Masters
Top seeds Japan’s Yui Kamiji and Great Britain’s Jordanne Whiley tasted defeat, whilst the USA’s Nick Taylor and David Wagner booked their place in the final.
Norway and Germany qualify for curling worlds
Following their victory at the World Wheelchair Curling Qualification event in Lillehammer, Norway, both nations have booked their slot at the 2015 World Wheelchair Curling Championships.
IPC and Tokyo 2020 to celebrate 50th anniversary of 1964 Paralympics
Saturday 8 November will mark 50 years since the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games.
Mallory Weggemann to have Rio 2016 preparations documented
As part of the “Redefine Limitations” campaign by manufacturers FINIS, Weggemann will have glimpses of her daily life documented as she prepares for the upcoming Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair dance Euros set to dazzle
Athletes are preparing to dance their way to the podium at the 2014 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Euros from 8-9 November.
Skier Etherington announces retirement
Britain’s most successful winter Paralympian Jade Etherington and her guide Caroline Powell have announced that they will pursue new careers.
Australian Paralympians back ‘Get Involved’ campaign
Angela Ballard and Ellie Cole are supporting the campaign, which aims to get more young Australians with an impairment involved in para-sport.
Favourites make winning start at Wheelchair Doubles Masters
The USA’s Nick Taylor and David Wagner got their pursuit of an eight title underway, whilst Japan’s Yui Kamiji and Great Britian’s Jordanne Whiley are on course for another major title.
Solomon Islands build towards Rio 2016
The Agitos Foundation’s Organisational Capacity Programme has helped the National Paralympic Committee to strengthen its development of para-sport.