PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Leo Rupp: I’ll be back
The German shooter has recently announced his temporary retirement from the sport which comes as a shock ahead of the World Championships in his home country this July.

The ‘Weir Wolf’ has his hunger back
Following a year out Britain's David Weir is looking forward to renewing his rivalray with Marcel Hug

Wheelchair fencers to take Montreal piste
Some of the world’s top-ranked athletes will bout for five days at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Grand Prix.

Para-snowboard video wins major award
Video produced by RTV for Allianz recognised at WorldMediaFestival

Russia’s ice sledge hockey squad voted Sochi 2014’s Best Team
The host nation won ice sledge hockey silver in their Paralympic Winter Games debut.

Boccia’s elite head to Montreal for World Open
The top boccia athletes in the world will compete in Canada this week in the first international tournament of 2014.

Italian teenagers to get to meet para-stars
With one month to go until the Italian leg of the 2014 IPC Athletics Grand Prix, organisers have announced that students will get to meet their national heroes.

Ned Boulting visits Iran to write Paralympic book
The British writer recently met with Iranian para-athletes and officials for a book he is putting together.

UN Secretary-General praises role of the IPC
Speaking at an event in New York, Ban Ki-moon said IPC has done a tremendous job

NPC Finland to hold Para-School Day Tour
Students and teachers will have the chance to meet several Sochi 2014 Paralympians during the month of May.