PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IWRF to update wheelchair rugby official rule book
The language of the sport will align with that of its able-bodied counterpart

Amsterdam to host VISTA 2019
The scientific conference will be held 4-7 September 2019.
NPC Sweden select first athlete to PyeongChang 2018
Nordic skier Zebastian Modin will make his third Paralympic Winter Games appearance

Berlin marathon: Hug and Schär win
The Swiss pair retain titles in a wet race in the German capital.
How sport changed Mehrzadselakjani’s life
The Iranian sitting volleyball player compares and contrasts life before and after Rio 2016.

VISTA 2017 concludes In Toronto
Around 300 sports scientists from 41 countries were in attendance.

Hug, Schar to highlight Berlin marathon
The Swiss racers look to defend their titles as the Abbott World Marathon Majors continues
Skarstein back in the water
The Norwegian rower will race at the World Championships before focusing on PyeongChang 2018

2017 World Rowing Championships set for Sarasota
Para rowers will go for titles over the new 2,000m distance

Dancing tips for Peacock
Previous Paralympian contestants share Peacock advice as he stars in British TV dance show