PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Riders chase – and watch – for Mentel-Spee at Big White 2017
The Dutch athlete will attempt to defend her first of two world gold medals as snowboard-cross begins.
Three reasons why Martin Fleig loves skiing
As one of Germany’s top Nordic skiers, Fleig is preparing for his home World Championships in Finsterau from 10-19 February.
Para dance sport partners with DSI London
The suppliers to British TV series Strictly Come Dancing will offer a 10 per cent discount on dresses, shoes, fabrics, crystals and accessories to athletes.
Helene Ripa recovers and sets sights on Finsterau
Sweden’s Sochi 2014 cross-country skiing champion could not compete at this year’s World Cup due to a bad cold but believes she will be ready for the Worlds.
Stretton sets world record at Fazza event
The 16-year-old Paralympic champion set a new record in the women’s W1 category.
Monthly preview: February 2017
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.
Finishing touches put to 2017 Para Nordic Worlds
Organisers are working round the clock in anticipation of the arrival of 135 athletes from 25 countries.
Voting open for Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Popular vote will decide who the best athlete in the Americas was in January 2017, via www.americasparalympic.org.
Carlos Codina riding solo at Big White 2017
The Argentinian Para snowboarder envisions that to change in the future for his nation and region.
Swedish Para Sport Awards to be broadcast live
The gala will take place in Stockholm on 4 February and will be shown live on YouTube and Facebook.