PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Skiers go head-to-head in downhill training at Worlds
Two training runs got the 2017 World Para Alpine Skiing Championships underway in Tarvisio, Italy.
Ramsay ‘confident and prepared’ at skiing Worlds
The Canadian women’s standing skier has been in top form at the World Cup level and feels good ahead of World Championships in Tarvisio, Italy.
Double joy for Fernandez in Melbourne ahead of Australian Open
The Argentinian wheelchair tennis player will go into the year’s first Grand Slam on a high after winning the men’s singles and doubles titles at the Melbourne Open.
Lithuania and Israel win Pajulahti Games
The event took place in Lahti, Finland, from 20-22 January, and saw Paralympic champions Lithuania claiming the men’s title and Israel taking gold in the women’s competition.
Medal design for Sao Paulo 2017 unveiled
The medals are made of brass and acrylic and include vibrant colours to represent the joy of the youth.
Amy Purdy debuts just in time before Big White 2017
The Sochi 2014 bronze medallist is among the US-studded lineup competing in the last races before the 2017 World Championships.
Bochet returns with fastest downhill training run
Paralympic.org caught up with the French 11-time world champion as she made her comeback from injury.
IPC releases Classification Model Rules
Rules aims to assist the membership with the implementation of the 2015 IPC Athlete Classification Code.
Australia’s Gourley has high hopes for skiing Worlds
The 25-year-old has watched hours of race footage to try and pin-point where he can improve to challenge for a medal in Tarvisio, Italy.
POCOG, Agitos Foundation support more than 30 NPCs with winter sport equipment
Nations across four regions received alpine skiing and snowboarding equipment with aims to develop winter Para sports.