PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
O’Neill named U.S. Chef de Mission for Sochi 2014
Around 77 athletes expected to represent Team USA next March in Russia.
Four individuals to receive Paralympic Order in Athens
Find out which four individuals have made the biggest contributions to the Paralympic Movement.
IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships to kick off
The event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will be the last major stop for powerlifters prior to next year’s World Championships.
Japan are runaway winners at Asian Youth Para Games
The Asian Youth Para Games came to a close, with Japan, Iran and China finishing in the top three in the medal standings.
Bangkok 2013: Top 10 archery athletes to watch
The field of medal contenders is wide open for the World Archery Para-Championships, which begin on Friday (1 November).
Teams head to IBSA Goalball European Championships
Finland’s men and Denmark’s women will enter next week’s event as the favourites to win European titles.
Andrea Macri: From roof collapse to two Paralympics
Italy’s Andrea Macri finished fourth in wheelchair fencing at the London 2012 Paralympics and is now heading to Sochi 2014 to compete in ice sledge hockey.
Japan surging ahead at Asian Youth Para Games
With a day to go, Japan, Iran and China lead the medal standings at the Asian Youth Para Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Iran’s Zahra Nemati acts as role model of Muslim women
With more Muslim women taking part in Paralympic sport, Iran is leading the way to inspire female athletes to get involved.
Hall, Murphy to lead New Zealand’s Sochi 2014 team
Despite fielding just three athletes, New Zealand’s team for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games could bring home multiple gold medals.