PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sao Paulo 2017: goalball and judo preview
Around 900 athletes, aged 12-20 years old, from 20 countries will compete across 12 sports at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games from 20-25 March.
Colombia looking to build on Rio 2016´s success
The South American nation will send the second largest delegation, after the hosts, to the fourth Youth Parapan American Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 20-25 March.
Schaffelhuber, Salcher and Marcoux secure World Cup downhill titles
The trio secured the end of season awards with wins at the World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals in PyeongChang, South Korea.
BP and NPC Georgia extend partnership through to 2020
The agreement was signed by BP General Manager in Georgia, Chris Schlueter, and the President of the Georgia National Paralympic Committee, Shalva Maisuradze.
Holiday hotspot with the USA’s Hunter Woodhall
The Paralympic medallist explains his favourite place for vacation and his two essential items.
Swimmers leave Copenhagen with multiple podiums
Hosts Denmark have a great day in the pool as the USA’s Rebecca Meyers and Norway’s Sarah Louise Rung are amongst those to secure more than one top three finish.
Long opens World Series with double victory in Copenhagen
US athletes enjoyed a successful day at the first World Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Saturday (11 March).
Skiers gather in PyeongChang to secure World Cup titles
The cream of the Para alpine skiing crop are eager to get a taste of the slopes for next year’s Paralympic Winter Games.
USA claim two cross-country long distance wins
Jacob Adicoff won his first ever race, whilst Oksana Masters continued her winning run at the Para Nordic skiing World Cup.
Chilean delegation ready for Sao Paulo 2017
Led by table tennis player Matias Pino and track and field athlete Amanda Cerna, Chile are hoping to win multiple medals at the fourth Youth Parapans.