PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Jawad to return for Powerlifting Euros following Chron’s relapse
Great Britain’s Ali Jawad will return to competition for the first time since London 2012 after health problems, and he will also be in a new weight class.

2013 Ice Sledge Hockey Worlds open in Goyang
The 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool will feature the world’s eight best teams battling it out for a spot at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

Britain selects players for World Team Cup
All British wheelchair tennis teams will compete in the highest tiers of the World Team Cup.

US announces team for 2013 IPC Swimming Worlds
Up-and-coming talent and London 2012 Paralympic Games medallists highlight the roster for the biggest swimming competition since the Paralympics.

Czech Republic and Italy brush off rivalry
Although they are nearly geographic neighbors, Czech and Italian ice sledge hockey players say their rivalry is no big deal heading into the World Championships.

Central American Para Games open on Friday
Around 250 athletes from six countries will compete in San Jose, Costa Rica
Balkan NPCs meet to develop Paralympic Movement together
After a fruitful workshop, the National Paralympic Committees in the Balkan region have set out a plan of how they can work more closely together in the future.

Ottobock reveals technical service team for Sochi 2014
Three Brits part of 30-strong team of orthopaedic technicians assisting athletes competing at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

Des records en abondance aux championnats de paranatation Can-Am
Il y avait 75 nageurs canadiens dans la compétition, qui servait pour les sélections pour l’équipe pour les championnats du monde de natation du CIP 2013 qui auront lieu du 11 au 18 août à Montréal.

Same coach, separate classes
Despite different impairments, Paralympians Evan O’Hanlon and Scott Reardon have become close training partners heading into Australian Nationals.