PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Suhl 2014: Top pistol shooters to look out for
A total of 265 athletes from 53 countries will line up at the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships from 18-23 July.

Kierey delights home crowd at canoe Europeans
Keirey takes gold for Germany, as Great Britain claim seven gold medals at the 2014 ECA Canoe Sprint European Championships in Brandenburg, Germany.
World silver medallist Rostami suspended for Anti-Doping Violation
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that Iranian world silver medallist powerlifter Roohallah Rostami has been suspended and fined for an Anti-Doping Rule violation.

IWBF President Maureen Orchard retires
After stepping down as President, Orchard was reappointed as Secretary General

France’s Lorandi playing it safe ahead of Euros
One of France’s best swimmers is heading to the 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships chased by several young athletes, attempting to retain four titles from 2011.

NPC Papua New Guinea benefits from bank support
The Papua New Guinea National Paralympic Committee (PNGPC) has renewed its partnership with the country's leading bank

Great Britain dominates Hartpury International Festival of Dressage
Brazil and Canadian riders also perform well in last major event before August’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Hungary’s Krisztina David set for full-strength return at Suhl
After debuting at the 2010 IPC Shooting World Championships, Hungarian Kristina David suffered a huge injury setback but began her road to recovery in 2013 with a new world record and European bronze medal.
Date change for 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships confirmed
Glasgow 2015 to take place one year from now from 13-19 July.

Canadian Paralympic Committee win award
CPC have won the 2014 Most Valuable Amateur Sport Property award at the Canadian Sponsorship Forum.