PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Holger Nikelis motivated for Euros by past failures
Despite winning at London 2012, Germany’s Holger Nikelis is still looking to regain his men’s Class 1 table tennis European title.
Richard Whitehead finishes epic race across Britain
200m T42 Paralympic champion completes 977 mile run from John O’Groats, Scotland, to Land’s End in Cornwall, hitting target of 40 marathons in 40 days.
NBC and USOC buy media rights to Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016
NBC and NBCSN to provide unprecedented 116 hours of coverage for next two Paralympic Games
IPC Governing Board elections booklet published
All IPC Members allowed to vote in elections that will take place on 24 November.
Bosnia, Russia swipe sitting volleyball European titles
The 2013 European ParaVolley Championships offered some thrilling final matches.
Injured Sophie Christiansen flattered by attention
Since nearly winning the IPC’s Athlete of the Month Award, British rider Sophie Christiansen has fallen off her horse, breaking her collarbone.
Panorama, VGTRK, RBC TV to showcase Sochi 2014
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay, in addition to athlete behind-the-scenes features and Games coverage will be viewable across Russia.
IPC Medical Committee discusses Sochi 2014 plans
The IPC Medical Committee held their annual meeting in Bonn, Germany, focusing on their activities leading up to and during the Sochi 2014 Games.
USA crowned Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations champions
In front of a 2,000-strong crowd outdoors at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Chuck Aoki and Joe Delagrave led Team USA to victory.
Top names in IPC shooting confirmed for European Champs
Biggest gathering of international shooters since London 2012 to kick off in Alicante from 20-25 October.