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.
Ice sledge hockey from Torino to be streamed live
Fans around the world will be able to watch all games from next week’s IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament live online.
Iran holds first national throwing champs, seminar
National Paralympic Committee athletics championship in throwing events attended by Paralympians and world champions.
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.
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.
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.
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.