PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Paralympic champions to line up at Delta Loyd Regatta
More than 40 sailors will take to the start line in the Netherlands across all three disciplines.
New Zealand put 21 newcomers on para-swimming pathways
The Agitos Foundation’s Grant Support Programme backed this year’s Talent Identification Camp in New Zealand.
Kunieda, Kamiji and Sithole lift Japan Open titles
Japan’s wheelchair tennis players showcased their top talent ahead of next month’s Roland Garros event.
Amy Purdy set for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finals
The Sochi 2014 bronze medallist has garnered unprecedented attention for amputees in America with her TV appearances.
Van Rhijn smashes 400m world record in Nottwil
Five world records broken on the final day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix.
IPC Athletics launches new website design
The latest website development ensures the sport has the opportunity to showcase its own identity as the largest para-sport in the world.
Hug makes it three from three against Weir in Nottwil
On a thrilling day of athletics, Hug beat Weir twice whilst elsewhere there were five world records brokem at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix.
Media accreditation opens for Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Worlds
For the first time since 1994, the IWBF Women’s Wheelchair Basketball World Championships will be a separate event from the men’s Championships.
Vervoort marks comeback with European record in Nottwil
After being told she would never race again, the 35-year-old Paralympic champion broke the 16-year-old European record.
Van Rhijn hints at new horizons in Nottwil
The Netherlands’ superstar world and Paralympic champion sprinter will compete over 400m at the 2014 IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.