Sailing - News
News - Sailing
Othman aiming to punch above his weight
Egyptian powerlifter Sherif Othman has vowed that he will complete the same lifts as when he competed in a higher weight category, and believes he can set the bar incredibly high at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Armenians sail what were thought to be impossible waters
The founder of the Armenian National Disabled Sports Federation writes about what inspired him to start the organisation.
IPC saddened by passing of Wesley Worrell
Worrell was a driving force in Barbados’ participation at the London 2012 Paralympics.
Apply now for Agitos Foundation’s 2014 Grant Support Programme
The Agitos Foundation will invest another EUR 650,000 in development projects this year.
Dubai 2014: Men’s +107kg at a glance
Here is a brief preview of the fourth of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Albania going from exclusion to inclusion
The start of drastic changes are being made in Albania to improve the quality of life for people with an impairment.
Sochi 2014 Best of US winners announced
Find out who won the awards for Best Male, Best Female, Moment of the Games and Team of the Games.
Japanese powerlifters have one eye on Tokyo 2020
A delegation of eight powerlifters are in Dubai for the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships, looking to show their potential for development ahead of their home Paralympic Games in 2020.
Croatia starting up ice sledge hockey
NPC Croatia has joined IPC Ice Sledge Hockey’s Ottobock Equipment Loaner Programme.
Wheelchair basketball changing lives in Zimbabwe
Although it has been a challenge to start the programme, with help para-sport is giving people in Zimbabwe a fresh outlook on life.
Dubai 2014: Women’s -61kg at a glance
Here is a quick look at the third of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Groups drawn for football 7-a-side’s European Championships
Eleven teams will participate in the sport’s premiere event of the year in July in Portugal.
Team USA set for week of events in Washington DC
Sochi 2014 Paralympians will visit the White House and take part in NBCSN’s Best of US Awards Show.
Wheelchair hurling combines national pride with accessible sport
Ireland’s national game, also known as camogie when played by women, has grown in popularity and proves that sport can be open to all.
Dubai 2014: Women’s -41kg at a glance
Take a brief look at the second of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Teresa Perales receives top Spanish honour
Spain’s most-decorated Paralympian was bestowed with a special award by the King of Spain in Madrid.
Vote now for Best Male athlete from Sochi 2014
Nominees for the honour include: Roman Petushkov, Declan Farmer, Brian McKeever, Markus Salcher and Evan Strong.
El Salvador supports young swimmer’s dreams
Carlos Alberto Cortez Cabeza from El Salvador was athletic from a very young age, but now thanks to support from his NPC and the Agitos Foundation support, he has a chance to compete at an elite level.
IPC Swimming conducts successful Eindhoven site visit
The 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships will be held at the same Dutch venue as the 2010 World Championships.
IPC Powerlifting Worlds to be shown live
The biggest ever IPC Powerlifting World Championships will be live streamed from 5-11 April on Paralympic.org.