PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Wheelchair hurling combines national pride with accessible sport
Ireland’s national game, also known as camogie when played by women, has grown in popularity and proves that sport can be open to all.
Team USA set for week of events in Washington DC
Sochi 2014 Paralympians will visit the White House and take part in NBCSN’s Best of US Awards Show.
IPC Powerlifting Worlds to be shown live
The biggest ever IPC Powerlifting World Championships will be live streamed from 5-11 April on Paralympic.org.
Great Britain, Ukraine soak up medals in Stoke Mandeville
Great Britain and Ukraine had strong showings at the first IPC Shooting World Cup of 2014, registering their intent for this summer’s World Championships.
What to watch: April 2014
Summer para-sports are set to heat up again, with big events approaching in athletics, cycling, powerlifting and archery.
Madagascar marks 25 years of para-sport
In 2014, there will be national multi-sport championships held in the country.
Dubai 2014: Men’s -54kg at a glance
Take a brief look at the first of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Tatyana McFadden reflects on Sochi 2014 buzz
The American wheelchair racer turned cross-country skier looks back at reuniting her two families in Russia, where she won a silver medal.
Ghana ChangeMaker helps parents, children through sport
Francis Amedor from the Ghana Society for the Physically Disabled has helped to establish new projects, in partnership with the Danish Paralympic Committee, which have helped children and their parents not only to play sport but with equipment, legal rights and equality for people with impairments.
Mexican blogger takes initiative
ChangeMakers: Efren Andres Galvan Rangel decided to establish his own website and Facebook page to keep Mexicans informed about para-sport in their own language.