PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Hanquinquant targets medal on home soil in Besancon
The French Para triathlete finished fourth last year and is hoping for a medal in 2017.
Finsterau 2017 conducts final debrief
The successful World Para Nordic Skiing Championships took place in the German city from 10-19 February, with 135 athletes from 25 countries competing.
Instrumental data collected for classification research in World Para Swimming
A team of researchers collected data from the Italian Para swimming team toward revising the sport’s classification system.
Jae Rim Yang looking forward to her home Paralympics
South Korea’s visually impaired Alpine skier shared her excitement about competing in front of her friends and family at PyeongChang 2018.
Four world records fall in Nottwil
With six weeks to go until London 2017, Great Britain’s Richard Whitehead was amongst the record breakers in Switzerland.
Updated taekwondo world rankings released
France’s Alain Akakpo was amongst the biggest movers following the Oceania Open, rising 19 places to No.13.
Para sports event gathers thousands in Tel Aviv
The Paralympic happened event, which aims to promote Para sports across the country, took place in the Israeli city for a sixth time.
Dutch riders dominate in Roosendaal
The Netherlands’ Rio 2016 gold medallist Sanne Voets led the way on home soil, from 26-28 May.
Monthly preview: June 2017
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2017
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