PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Los Angeles ready to receive world’s best Para cyclists
The UCI Para cycling Track World Championships will kick off in the US coastal city on 2 March, with close to 80 athletes from 20 countries competing.
FISA Extraordinary Congress integrates Para rowing
Major foundations were laid for securing and building the sport’s future at the Paralympic Games following the federation’s meeting.
Classification meetings conclude in Bonn
Experts and heads were updated on the latest research findings and also discussed ways to improve their sport’s classification systems.
Monthly preview: March 2017
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.
Miriam Malone new Paralympics Ireland CEO
“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO for Paralympics Ireland, I look forward to repaying the trust shown to me,” Malone said after the announcement.
Final PyeongChang 2018 Chef de Mission seminar begins
Nearly 100 delegates from around the world are in South Korea for final updates ahead of next year’s Paralympic Winter Games.
London 2017 launches resale scheme for Worlds tickets
The aim is to safeguard tickets for the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships and the IAAF World Championships.
The reasons behind Team USA’s success
Since 1992, the USA has always finished in the top five of the cycling medals table at the Paralympic Games.
Ten world champions under threat at London 2017
Ahead of July’s World Para Athletics Championships, here are 10 athletes who will do well to retain their gold medals this summer.
Nations officially invited to PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
Around 45 countries are expected to compete in the Games which will take place between 9-18 March 2018.