PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
Dankers beats powerlifting world champion Al Juneidi
China’s Miaoyu Han also had an exceptional international debut, winning the women’s up to 73kg at the World Cup in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Road to Pajulahti 2017 video series launched
The Finnish Sports Association of Persons with Disabilities launched a video series to raise awareness of goalball ahead of the European Championships, from 18-22 September.
World Para Athletics level 2 classifier training course concludes in Australia
The course in Canberra is one of many education courses planned for around the world this year in the sport of Para athletics.
How to follow opening World Para Swimming World Series
For the first time the World Series will take place in five countries across Europe and the Americas – starting in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.
Italy to play Canada in Torino semifinals
South Korea will also face Norway for a shot at the overall win of the Torino Para Ice Hockey International Tournament in Italy.
Teams set for World Wheelchair Curling Championship
Ten teams will go for the world title and also get a sample of the venue that will host the sport at PyeongChang 2018.
Dates, location for first Para trap World Cup confirmed
Lonato, Italy, will host the competition in September 2017.