PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Liesl Tesch headlines Sailing World Cup entries
The ISAF Sailing World Cup in Melbourne will include para-athletes in the 2.4mR and SKUD 18 classes.
No. 32: ESPN’s Dartanyon Crockett feature lights up social media
The unexpected social media reaction to ESPN’s “Carry On” follow-up piece on the American judoka drew awareness to the Paralympic Movement.
No. 33: Bibian Mentel’s special Sochi run
Snowboarder Bibian Mentel talks about the different elements that led to her winning gold at the Sochi Test Event in a time that would have secured her silver in the men’s race.
Josh Pauls: USA-Canada rivalry healthy for sledge hockey
Heading into the World Sledge Hockey Challenge, IPC One to Watch Josh Pauls shares why his team’s rivalry with Canada is a good thing.
IPC Athletics to unroll 22 education courses
IPC Athletics training will be held for coaches, officials and classifiers throughout the 2014 season.
NPCs invited to apply for Organisational Capacity Programme
The Agitos Foundation will work with up to 15 National Paralympic Committees in 2014 to help transfer knowledge and resources.
Greg Hartung completes term as IPC Vice President
The Australian leader has contributed more than 12 years of service to the Paralympic Movement.
Stuart Lieberman: 100 storylines for Sochi 2014
With 100 days to go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympics, the IPC’s Editorial Co-ordinator previews 100 storylines to look out for, starting with No. 100.
No. 34: Brazil extend win streak to 17 years on pitch
Brazil’s football 5-a-side team won the Copa America in a penalty shoot-out, as Jefinho scored 12 goals in the tournament.
Sochi 2014 take part in Paralympic simulation exercise
The exercise is part of the Sochi 2014 Excellence Programme and organised by the IPC Academy.