PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Para athletics classification explained
A beginner’s guide to classification in the sport of Para athletics.

IWBF announces European Championship schedules
Host nation Spain will open against the Turkish men and Swiss women on 21 June.

Canada to play Norway for Para ice hockey international title
Defending champions Canada overcame hosts Italy in Torino on Friday (3 March).

London 2017 expands ticket offer country-wide
Thousands of British schoolchildren will get to experience the World Para Athletics Championships from 14-23 July.

USA, Australia Para cyclists standout at Worlds
The home and the Australian Para cyclists shined on day two of competition in Los Angeles, USA, claiming three gold medals each.

Hosts wanted for Para ice hockey Paralympic qualifier
The competition will be the last chance for teams to qualify for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

USA, Canada Para cyclists shine on Worlds first day
Jamie Whitmore and Joseph Berenyi took two titles for the USA, whilst Canada also celebrated double gold through Ross Wilson and Tristen Chernove.

USRowing, FISA to host International Para Rowing Training Camp
Six nations will partake in the development camp.

Double gold for Ukraine, Jordan closes World Cup
The final day of action in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, saw the men’s and women’s heavyweights in action.

Australia burning to make up for Rio disappointment
The London 2012 silver medallists and 2014 world champions left Rio empty handed and Jannik Blair is working for redemption.