PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
Australia crowned world wheelchair basketball champions
Australia have retained their title at the 2014 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Incheon, South Korea, by beating the USA.
Schaer the athlete to beat in Swansea says Brit Jade Jones
With just five weeks to go until Swansea 2014, Jade Jones is tipping Switzerland's Manuela Schaer for big things.
USA ice sledge hockey players Lipsett and Yohe retire
After winning gold at Sochi 2014 as part of the US squad, Taylor Lipsett and Andy Yohe have announced their retirement from international competition.