PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Channel 4 secures 2014 and 2016 Paralympic Games rights
IPC awards broadcaster rights following highly competitive tender process
New Russian coach says wheelchair curling title up for grabs
Russia will try to defend their title at next week’s World Wheelchair Curling Championships on their home ice in Sochi.
IPC Swimming to hold consultation meeting
NPC and IOSD representatives will take part in open discussions in April to further develop IPC Swimming.
Sledge Spotlight: Gregory Leperdi
Italy’s Greg Leperdi can be credited for much of ice sledge hockey’s growth in Italy, as he helped organise this week’s tournament in Torino.
Chuck Aoki: Who am I?
In his first IPC blog, American wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki shares his background and invites readers to interact with him.
Germany’s Rothfuss eager to face French rival
Germany’s Andrea Rothfuss will challenge France’s Marie Bochet for gold at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships next month.
IPC launches NPC Namibia website
Just six months since winning their first Paralympic gold, a new website has been launched for the National Paralympic Committee of Namibia.
Draw made for Wheelchair Basketball Euros
Defending European champions – Great Britain’s men and Germany’s women – will look to retain their regional titles this summer in Frankfurt.
IPC launches NPC Namibia website
Just six months since winning their first Paralympic gold, a new website has been launched for the National Paralympic Committee of Namibia.
Champions back in London to defend their titles
British capital set to play host to one of the best marathon fields ever