PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Paralympic Movement approaching a crossroads regarding technology
Lack of knowledge and research on technology use could harm credibility of Paralympic sport claims VISTA2013 speaker
Oliveira, Coelho, Dias shine in Brazil
The Open Caixa Loterias Athletics and Swimming event took place in Sao Paulo, where Alan Oliveira broke his own 100m T44 Brazilian record.
Low-cost vs. high-tech equipment takes centre stage at VISTA2013
Motivation UK’s Chris Rushman, and Simone Oehler, the head of the testing department at IPC Worldwide Partner Ottobock, presented at the second day of the conference.
Paralympics wins big at Sport Industry awards in London
Channel 4 and British Paralympic Association pick up major awards in front of 1,750 guests
Vital Swimming World Championships build on London’s success says IPC President
Saturday 4 May markes 100 days to go until 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships
France dominate wheelchair fencing Grand Prix
The French delegation recorded five first-place finishes in Montreal, Canada.
IPC announces April’s Athlete of the Month shortlist
The public now has until 12:00 (CEST) on 8 May to vote for the winner.
Russo elected new Inas President
59 year old Brazilian replaces Dr Bob Price OBE with immediate effect
Burkett’s keynote highlights first day of VISTA2013
IPC Sports Science Committee member Brendan Burkett opened up debate for what role equipment must serve in Paralympic sport.