PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Agitos Foundation launches development activities with support from Toyota
The Worldwide Paralympic Partner of the International Paralympic Committee is supporting National Paralympic Committees to improve their organisational capacity.

Krezel sweeps Europa Cup slalom, giant slalom
The Polish skier had a great run in Croatia and Slovenia, winning all four races.

Split seconds decide banked slalom winners in La Molina
Strong, Bunschoten captured wins on the third day of tight racing in Spain.

In Finsterau, photo finish proves crucial
The operators of the all-important system have been kept busy at the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships in Finsterau, Germany.

Lucky number seven for McKeever in Finsterau
As the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships near their end, the hosts of the 2019 edition came to the fore.

Mann shakes up World Cup podium in La Molina
The US snowboarder won the men’s SB-LL1 over the reigning gold and silver medallists.
Canada’s Michelle Stilwell retires
The first Canadian Paralympian to win gold in two different summer sports will now focus fully on politics.

Vocal Veres ready to be heard at World Cup in Eger
Known for loud celebrations, Hungary’s Amarilla Veres is planning to give the home crowd plenty to shout about.

Dutch women’s wheelchair basketball win Osaka Cup
The Rio 2016 bronze medallists defeated Australia to open their campaign toward Tokyo 2020.

Road to Sao Paulo 2017 to conclude in Bogota
Thirty young swimmers and track and field athletes, and their coaches, will take part in a training session in Bogota, Colombia.