PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
British swim club gives opportunity to all
While the Sharks Swimming Club may be a local group, it has produced Paralympians and allowed so many the chance to compete.
The short story of Noor Ismail
Just by continuing to live his life, the Palestinian has become an ambassador for para-sport in his country.
Lillehammer to host wheelchair curling qualifiers
The final two teams for the 2015 World Championships will be decided in November.
Biggest ever powerlifting worlds set to begin
Around 360 lifters from over 60 countries, more athletes than at London 2012, have arrived in Dubai, UAE, and are preparing for the start of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Othman aiming to punch above his weight
Egyptian powerlifter Sherif Othman has vowed that he will complete the same lifts as when he competed in a higher weight category, and believes he can set the bar incredibly high at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
IPC saddened by passing of Wesley Worrell
Worrell was a driving force in Barbados’ participation at the London 2012 Paralympics.
Armenians sail what were thought to be impossible waters
The founder of the Armenian National Disabled Sports Federation writes about what inspired him to start the organisation.
Apply now for Agitos Foundation’s 2014 Grant Support Programme
The Agitos Foundation will invest another EUR 650,000 in development projects this year.
Dubai 2014: Men’s +107kg at a glance
Here is a brief preview of the fourth of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Albania going from exclusion to inclusion
The start of drastic changes are being made in Albania to improve the quality of life for people with an impairment.