PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

PyeongChang 2018 Sport Weeks: Biathlon Ones to Watch
Paralympic and world champions make up list of candidates for Winter Games

Classification research grant recipients announced
Seven federations will receive support to develop their classification systems

France to host three major INAS Championships in 2018
Athletes with intellectual impairment to compete in athletics, cycling and tennis

Silvio Velo named December Allianz Athlete of the Month
Blind footballer helped Argentina defeat rivals Brazil at Americas Championship
Nominees for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards announced
World champions up for the World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability category

IPC Media Advisory: Russia suspension
The IPC to provide an update on the Russian Paralympic Committee’s suspension
Yu growing in confidence ahead of home Paralympics
South Korean Para ice hockey goalkeeper ready for medal glory at PyeongChang 2018

Dimitri Coutya targets season-opening win
Great Britain’s new double wheelchair fencing world champion hoping to continue 2017 form
Carina Edlinger’s champion spirit to shine bright at Oberried World Cup
Last year’s breakthrough cross-country star overcoming health problems to compete

Shingo Kunieda wins Sydney Super Series
Japan’s 20-time Grand Slam champion claims first title of the season