PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Paralympian John Fulham named NPC Ireland President
The four-time Paralympic wheelchair racer has begun his four-year term.

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.

Under graduate Clara Klug plans for PyeongChang
The German Nordic skier is balancing university, different guides and expectations on the path to PyeongChang 2018.

Preview: Paris World Para Athletics Grand Prix
Around 250 athletes from 35 countries will compete in the French capital between 30-31 May.

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.