PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
PyeongChang 2018 launches ‘Actualising the Dream’ project
Project which is a bid commitment will help raise the profile of the Paralympic Movement
What are the elements building the Paralympic symbol?
The Paralympic symbols are three “agitos” (Latin for “I move”) colored red, blue and green, being the colors most widely included in national flags.
Finland’s Henry Manni targets four golds at Swansea 2014
The T34 world record holder aims to land his first gold medals at August’s IPC Athletics European Championships.
Lomianki, Poland, to host 2014 Wheelchair Dance Euros
Around 150 athletes from 20 countries will take part in the first IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport European Championships since 2009.
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey unveils plans for World Series
Huge news for ice sledge hockey fans as they will be able to follow their national teams from the A and B-Pools in a global league from 2014-15.
How much does a professional racing wheelchair weigh?
With their individual, light-weight racing wheelchairs, athletes are able to compete with speeds up to 36km/h. The weight of such a wheelchair is only 8-10kg, the length is around 170-185cm.
Two powerlifters suspended for Anti-Doping Rule violations
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that two powerlifters – United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Rashed Hassan Ahmed and Kazakhstan’s Oleg Gridassov - have been suspended and fined for separate Anti-Doping Rule violations committed at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai, UAE.
IPC considering taking action against countries over doping
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is considering a range of actions to reduce the number of anti-doping violations in para-sport, particularly in powerlifting.
Favourites Russia and Ukraine through to quarterfinals at football 7-a-side Europeans
Ireland and the Netherlands put on strong performances on their way to the quarterfinals.
How fast do goalball players throw the ball?
Goalball is a very physical sport. Players throw the ball with speeds up to 60km/h.