PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Inas celebrates one year until 2015 Inas Global Games
With one year to go, the Organising Committee are launching a drive to find the additional financial support needed.
Chuck Aoki: “Kanye believe what he said?”
The USA’s wheelchair rugby star Chuck Aoki talks about Kanye West’s comments during his concert in Sydney, Australia, towards two spectators in a wheelchair.
"We should be proud of our achievements" says President as IPC turns 25
As the IPC celebrates 25 years, Sir Philip Craven puts the IPC’s success down to all those within the Paralympic Movement and looks ahead to the next 25 years.
WADA publish first ever Athlete Reference Guide
The guide will act as a reference point for all athletes looking to increase their knowledge and understanding of the WADA Code.
10 things you may not know about the IPC
The International Paralympic Committee is best known as the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement, but here are some unusual things that you may not have known.
2: Historic "One Bid, One City" agreement
The IOC and IPC sign an agreement in 2001 ensuring Olympic host cities would also stage the Paralympics.
Baker skydives for children’s charity Dreamflight
Natasha Baker, Great Britain's double Paralympic gold medallist, has thrown herself out of a plane to raise money for children’s charity Dreamflight, which take ill or children with an impairment on unforgettable holidays.
3: Barcelona 1992: the benchmark for the future
“The Paralympic Games in Barcelona were the first of their kind, crowned with success which highlighted to the world the human quest for great sporting achievements.” - Juan Antonio Samaranch, IOC President
Barry Couzner appointed World ParaVolley interim President
Australian Barry Couzner will now stand in as interim President in the wake of Dr Hossam Mostafa’s resignation.
Polychronidis battles boccia training ‘boredom’ for world title
The Greek boccia player has been training for hours each day for the 2014 Boccia World Championships. Although it can be tediously repetitive, he’s driven by the will to win.