PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Paralympics Ireland appoints four non-executive directors
For the first time, Paralympics Ireland welcomes board members independent from the member organisations.
Austria lead rankings after first Europa Cup in Pitztal
Sit-skiers Claudia Loesch, Roman Rabl, Philipp Bonadimann and Andreas Kampfinger, as well as standing skiers Danja Haslacher, Marcus Salcher and Martin Wuerz all picked up medals at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup in Pitztal, Germany.
IPC Alpine Skiing statement - British athlete Heather Mills
IPC response to the statement issued earlier by British alpine skier Heather Mills
Mansour Pourmirzaei wins IPC Athlete of the Month
With a world record lift of 276kg at the IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships, Iran’s Mansour Pourmirzaei has cruised his way to winning IPC Athlete of the Month for November.
No. 15: Russian rookie rows to gold at Worlds
Natalia Bolshakova set a world-best time and upset the top contenders at the 2013 World Rowing Championships.
Russia's dominance continues at IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup
For the second consectutive day, Russian athletes win 15 out of 18 medals in Canmore, Canada
Iran celebrates National Paralympic Week
Thousands of children, dignitaries and celebrities help to raise awareness of sport for all in the country.
No. 16: Pourmirzaei lifts 2.5 times body weight
Iranian powerlifter could lift two of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger after setting a new world record of 276kg at the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships.
Paralympics Ireland to embark on new strategic planning process
Plan the organisation through upcoming World Championships and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
New Chief Executive Officer of TO2015 named
Saad Rafi to take over in January from previous CEO Ian Troop.