PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rio 2016 announces mascot contest
The Rio 2016 Organising Committee is calling upon Brazilian professionals and companies to submit proposals for the 2016 Paralympic Games mascot.
Lex Gillette: Message ‘four’ you
London 2012 silver medallist Lex Gillette of USA blogs about how the next four-year journey begins now.
Top 50 Paralympic Moments of 2012
Starting on Monday (12 November), the IPC will count down the Top 50 Paralympic Moments of 2012.
44th anniversary of 1968 Games
Here’s a look back at the Tel Aviv 1968 Paralympic Games, which were held 44 years ago this week.
Finland, Norway qualify for Wheelchair Curling Worlds
Both Finland and Norway advanced to February’s Wheelchair Curling World Championships after finishing in the top two at the qualifying event.
NPCs receive piece of London 2012 cauldron
All 164 nations that participated in the London 2012 Games will received a handmade copper petal from the Paralympic cauldron.
Freney named Australia’s Paralympian of the Year
With eight golds at London 2012, swimmer Jacqueline Freney was named Australia’s Paralympian and Female Athlete of the Year, as Evan O’Hanlon won Male Athlete of the Year.
Finland, Norway, Latvia, Italy move on
The top four teams at the World Wheelchair Curling Qualification event have advanced to the playoff round.
Colin Lynch: Falling
Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch blogs about getting back on the bike after failing to medal at London 2012.
IPC pays tribute to Paralympic pioneer Blomqwist
Birgitta Blomqwist, a key player in transforming the classification system has passed away. The IPC pays tribute to her and mourns her loss.