PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
What’s the distance of all rowing events?
All events are raced over 1000m, rather than the 2000m that is the standard distance in Olympic rowing.
Wholehearted Coaches project wins CSR Award
The project, launched by Allianz and the Croatian National Paralympic Committee, aims to develop future Paralympic athletes.
Josh Sweeney named captain of US ice sledge hockey team
Iconic player Sweeney to lead his squad into home World Championships in attempt to avenge second-placed finish from 2013.
Brazil crowned Americas Cup champions
Brazil beat Argentina to win the gold medal at the 2014 Football 7-a-side Americas Cup, with the USA claiming bronze.
Spanish para-athlete Mari Carmen Paredes to star in TV programme
The visually impaired marathon runner will be one of six to take part in “Run to Valencia”
Slovenia and Denmark named goalball European B champions
Slovenia’s men and Denmark’s women both overcame Swedish opposition to be crowned goalball European B champions.
September: The month in sport reviewed
September saw another huge month of para-sport, with numerous World Championships taking place.
WADA publishes 2015 Prohibited List
The list will come into force in 2015 alongside the revised World Anti-Doping Code.
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.