PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sochi 2014 Paralympics scheduled released
There will be 72 sets of medals contested across five sports at next year’s Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
Andrew Parsons to serve on Tokyo 2020 Commission
Brazil’s IPC Governing Board Member will participate on the IOC Co-ordination Commission to help ensure a successful 2020 Games.
Youth Parapans welcome 17 countries to Buenos Aires
The Opening Ceremony of the Youth Parapan American Games drew government officials and 600 athletes in Argentina.
Torino 2013: Germany preview
What you need to know about Germany before the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament, which takes place from 20-26 October in Torino, Italy.
Youth Parapans to open in Buenos Aires
More than 600 athletes ages 14-21 from 17 different countries will compete on the international stage over the next six days.
Youth Parapans Opening to be streamed live
The Opening Ceremony of the Youth Parapan American Games in Buenos Aires will be streamed live via YouTube on Tuesday, 15 October.
World backpacker Gary Farmer now sledge hockey veteran
Great Britain’s Gary Farmer hopes to anchor No. 6-seeded Great Britain at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament.
IWRF Americas Championship: Previewing the field
World No. 1 USA and No. 3 Canada are favoured to make the gold-medal game at this week’s Americas Championship in wheelchair rugby.
Torino 2013: Japan preview
What you need to know about Japan before the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament, which takes place from 20-26 October in Torino, Italy.
Tatyana McFadden makes history at Chicago Marathon
The USA’s Tatyana McFadden and South Africa’s Ernst Van Dyk scooped up Chicago Marathon titles over the weekend.