PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
My Holiday Hotspot with South Africa’s Ilse Hayes
Find out where the visually impaired sprinter relaxed after the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Vadovicova sees off Hiltrop for gold
A low round for Germany’s Natascha Hiltrop allowed the Slovakian to take the late lead and eventual victory in R6 at the shooting World Cup.
Para powerlifting educational courses held in Dubai
Over 50 participants from 27 countries took part from 19-26 February, prior to the start of the eighth Fazza 2017 World Para Powerlifting World Cup.
Zadaliasghari confident 2017 will be a success for Iran
The football 5-a-side player is confident the Asian team will build on their silver medal performance at Rio 2016 and continue improving in the lead-up to Tokyo 2020.
British table tennis team named for Lignano Master Open
Twelve athletes from Great Bitain will compete in the competition between 1-4 March.
Para sport explained: How snowboarders ride
The USA’s Amy Purdy and Megan Harmon explain how they navigate through the snow with lower-limb impairments.
Tunkel aiming to surpass Rio 2016 lift in Dubai
The Hungarian Rio 2016 bronze medallist wants to impress at the season opening World Cup in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Kuwait’s Aldousari wins first World Cup
The SH2 shooter made history in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, once again to follow on from his appearance at Rio 2016.
Gosselin to coach US team at Para ice hockey Worlds
Guy Gosselin will replace former head coach Jeff Sauer who passed away in February, leading the defending champions to Gangneung, South Korea.
Powerlifting World Cup to be shown live
The first competition of the 2017 season will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from Monday (27 February).