PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Ecuador launches development programme
The South American country implemented the project ‘Talento Latino’ to identify young aspiring Para athletes from the Muisne and Portoviejo cantons.

Chilean Ministry of Sports to invest in Para sports
More than a million Euros to go towards indoor and outdoor faciilties

Four things to do in Berck
With one year to go until the European Open Para Powerlifting Championships, here are four reasons why you should visit the French commune.

Eight world and 22 regional records fall in Arbon
On one of the fastest tracks in the world for wheelchair racing, athletes produced some sensational times.

Reid hopes Nottwil can be springboard to London 2017 gold
The Paralympic long jump silver medallist aims to win her first world title in July.

Gi-Seong Jo savours break from pool
After a successful Paralympic debut, the South Korean is focusing on his studies and time with friends.

Sport forum for World Para Alpine Skiing and World Para Snowboard concludes
More than 80 delegates from 35 countries had the opportunity to have their say on the future of both sports.

Mark Arendz looks back on successful season
The Canadian Nordic skier won two world titles in February after making a number of changes to set-up.

Throwback Thursday: Brazil’s Yohansson Nascimento
A pulled hamstring did not stop the Brazilian sprinter from finishing the men’s 100m T46 race at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Amalia Perez talks retirement, lead-up to Tokyo 2020
Mexico’s three-time Paralympic gold medallist gives an insight into her plans ahead of her fifth Paralympic Games.