PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
TechnoAlpin becomes Official Supplier to snow sports
Three World Championships in Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard and Para Nordic skiing to benefit from the partnership.
Norway’s Rung to swim at opening World Series event
The multiple Paralympic and world champion will get her 2017 season underway in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.
USA Hockey, IPC mourns passing of Jeff Sauer
Tributes pour in for the coach of the US Para ice hockey team who has died at the age of 73.
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.
German Paralympic champions to elect German Federal President
Niko Kappel and Markus Rehm have been chosen to be part of the Federal Convention.
IPC and Getty extend partnership agreement
Getty Images will provide extensive photographic coverage of the Paralympic Games and a number of other major Para sport events.