PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Incheon 2014 to be pivotal for Gayakwad
Ahead of the 2014 Asian Para Games, India’s para-swimmer Sharath Gayakwad is currently the Asian No.1 in multiple events but his performance in Incheon will determine whether he carries on to Rio 2016.
8: Sochi 2014 breaks down barriers
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games surpassed all expectations.
The USA announce women’s ice sledge hockey team
The 13-strong team features 10 returning and three new players.
Para Table Tennis World Championships draws to a close in Beijing
Winners in singles, Chinese duo Zhang Bian and Zhang Miao claim another gold on home soil.
International para-sports conference to take place in Brazil
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee has organised an event that will gather professionals from four different countries to participate in debates in Brazil’s largest scientific para-sports event from 5-7 November.
9: The IPC is created in Dusseldorf, Germany
On 22 September 1989 the historic meeting took place in Dusseldorf that saw the formation of the IPC.
Snow Sports NZ hold talent identification camp
The three day camp, in association with the Agitos Foundation, was held at Turoa ski field in New Zealand and saw the appearance of two of New Zealand’s winter Paralympic stars.
10: Hou Bin becomes a global sensation
Paralympian Ambassador Hou Bin stuns the crowd when lighting the flame in a spectacular fashion.
Dancers to line-up for Continents Cup
Around 200 dancers will gather in St Petersburg, Russia, for a packed programme which will feature singles events for the very first time.