PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Jeongseon Alpine Centre to host Para alpine skiing and snowboard in 2018
The IPC and PyeongChang agree to consolidate venue for Test Events and 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
No. 5 World’s strongest Paralympian raises bar higher
Iranian powerlifter Siamand Rahman delivered fans with the lift they had been waiting for, and went even further.
Denysiuk’s difficult Rio exam
Despite winning a bronze at his Paralympic debut, the Ukrainian pistol hopeful did not meet his high expectations for the Games.
Finland’s Pyy: Why I love cross-country skiing
In the build-up to the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships, Sini Pyy gives us an insight into her love of the sport.
No. 6 Refugees make history at Rio 2016
Ibrahim Al-Hussein and Shahrad Nasajpour competed as part of an Independent Paralympic Athletes’ Team, spreading a message of hope for refugees with impairments.
Three things you did not know about Markus Salcher
As he builds up to compete at the 2017 Worlds, find out more about the Austrian downhill and super-G Paralympic champion.
No. 7 More bling for Boki
Ihar Boki left Rio as the most decorated Paralympian, while China once again dominated the medals table.
Wheelchair basketball: Five things learned in 2016
The year saw development in Africa, as well as anticipating match-ups heading into the 2017 Europeans.
No. 8 Top four in men’s 1,500m finish faster than Olympics
The top four finishers in the men’s 1,500m T13 race at Rio 2016 will go down in history.
David Smith ready to handle ‘pressure’
The newly crowned BC1 individual Paralympic champion knows more medals brings pressure, but team support is key.