PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Tenorio reflects on Rio 2016, looks ahead to Tokyo 2020
After winning his sixth successive Paralympic medal on home soil in Rio, Brazil’s judo record-man is already preparing to reach the podium again at Tokyo 2020.
Delegations head to Sao Paulo for Youth Parapans
The Colombian, Venezuelan, Peruvian and Ecuadorian delegations were greeted by their respective national authorities ahead of their participation in Sao Paulo 2017.
Mexico aim high at Sao Paulo 2017
The Mexican delegation at the Youth Parapans will be made up of over 90 athletes competing across nine sports.
Cheongju to host 2018 shooting Worlds
The South Korean city will host the first qualification event for Tokyo 2020 between 1-12 May.
Toyota-USA Hockey partnership extended and expanded
Multi-year agreement to include national Para ice hockey team and development festival.
Aspiring #ProudParalympians – come see us at #SP2017!
If you are competing at the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapans, you can take part in workshops and collect prizes.
Muller ready for post-Rio 2016 season
After her success at Rio 2016, Germany’s Edina Muller looks ahead to the new Para canoe season.
Feriani named Canadian wheelchair basketball coach
Matteo Feriani will guide the team toward a top finish at this year’s America’s Cup.
Statement on the 2022 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation is actively exploring a new host city for the 2022 event due to issues with original host city Durban.
Hug hopes Dubai Grand Prix can kick start another successful season
The Swiss two-time Paralympic champion will line-up at the first Grand Prix of the year hoping for further success at July’s World Championships.