PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Etherington still “shocked” by Sochi impact
Great Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian still cannot believe how many people tuned in to see her and guide Caroline Powell compete at Sochi 2014, the Games through which she became not only a four-time Paralympic medallist, but also a celebrity.
Guilhermina confident of sub 12-second 100m
Brazil’s multi world and Paralympic champion is confident of lowering her own world record in 2014
Ten Paralympic athletes nominated for ESPY’s
The ESPY’s are awarded to recognise team or individual athletic achievement, with many of the USA’s Sochi 2014 medal winners being nominated.
Koji Murofushi appointed Tokyo 2020 Sports Director
The Olympic gold medallist will look to actively involve athletes at all levels in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Day five: 2014 Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Worlds
Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated to top their respective pools as the quarter finals are decided.
Rehm targets first eight metre long jump in Swansea
German aims to break his own world record at August’s European Championships
Day four review: Women’s Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated as the group stage reaches its latter stages
Day three review: Women’s Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and the USA remain undefeated on day three of the women’s Worlds.
2014 Para-triathlon European Championships Review
Jetze Plat and Martin Schulz impress as they claim European gold in Kitzbühel, Austria.
Games Maker Slater aims for European swimming glory
Steph Slater, a volunteer at London 2012, watched on as British swimmers such as Ellie Simmonds swam to victory at the Paralympic Games, and now she will be in the pool at the 2014 Euros aiming to add more titles to the team haul.