PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
World Para Swimming to launch coaching courses
The first training sessions will take place at the World Series in Berlin, Germany in June.
British Paralympians inducted into Stoke Mandeville Hall of Fame
Isabel Newstead, Jane Blackburn, Peter Norfolk and Simon Munn join the list of legends.
2018 Para Central American Games’ host city confirmed
Managua, Nicaragua, will stage the event from 21-28 January, with around 250 athletes from six countries competing across six sports.
Para rowing season kicks off in Gavirate
Great Britain’s mixed coxed four crew, as well as Norway’s Birgit Skarstein are among those to watch for.
Canada name Nordic skiing team for 2017-18
Eleven athletes will wear the maple leaf on the World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup circuit.
Adam Dixon named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
The popular vote chose the Canadian Para ice hockey player as the best athlete in the Americas in April 2017.
Jade Jones swaps the track for triathlon in Yokohama
The British wheelchair racer will compete in her first Para triathlon.
NPC France celebrates its 25th anniversary
The French Paralympic and Sports Committee hosted the celebration in Lyon, on 25 April, as part of its second annual meeting.
Currie leads field at Taekwondo Oceania Open
Fighters will look to garner world ranking points ahead of October’s World Championships.
Five reasons to be interested: Arizona World Para Athletics Grand Prix
With many of the world’s leading athletes competing, here are reasons why you should follow the action.