PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rory Cooper confirmed as VISTA 2017 keynote speaker
The Seoul 1988 bronze medallist will pass on his knowledge at the scientific conference in September.
Four Irish swimmers set for World Series in Sheffield
The team is headlined by Rio 2016 bronze medallist Ellen Keane.
Five things we learned from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
After the season’s third Grand Prix, here are the main talking points.
APC President congratulates new PASO President
Chile’s Neven Ilic was elected President of the Pan American Sports Organisation (PASO) by one vote from Dominican Republic’s Jose Joaquin Puello.
Women gain valuable experience at wheelchair basketball camp
A development camp was held in Thailand.
Deadline nears for swimming rules, regulations feedback
National Paralympic Committees, National Federations and International Organisations of Sports for the Disabled have until 30 April to send suggestions.
Reardon aims to learn from Usain Bolt experience ahead of London 2017
The Australian world and Paralympic champion had the opportunity to race alongside the world’s fastest man earlier this year.
Football 5 developed in Central America by IBSA
The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) kicked off an ambitious development plan in San Jose, Costa Rica, to boost the sport in the region.
McKenna to debut at Grand Prix in Szczecin
The US shooter is among those looking to build off Rio 2016 success at the second shooting Para sport event of 2017.
Sin targets golden homecoming in PyeongChang
The South Korean reveals his heroes, goals and plans ahead of a crucial season.