PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Darko Duric making waves for NPC Slovenia
The world-class swimmer is setting the bar high for newcomers to the pool in Slovenia.
New competitions announced for wheelchair dance sport
Eight international competitions will now take place during 2014, finishing in Korea this October.

Further plans announced for 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships
Organisers unveil details ahead of July's event which will attract 50 countries and 300 athletes.

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.

Othman breaks record four times on way to title
Egypt’s Sherif Othman put in an incredible performance on the way to becoming world champion on day two of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai, UAE.

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.

Connecting to heroes via Classroom Champions
Throughout the Americas, technology is being used to connect kids to Paralympians and teach them valuable life lessons.
Solomon Islands on a development roll
Wheelchair basketball is changing the perception of para-sport on the Islands, making its way into national events.

Australian Paralympic Committee confident of growth
An Australian Sports Commission report showcased where the Paralympic Movement is in the country on the road to Rio 2016.

VolleySLIDE increasing presence of sitting volleyball
Matthew Rogers, founder of VolleySLIDE, shares how the sport is encouraging mass participation at the club level and below.