News - Vista 2017

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Sochi 2014

What to watch: March

Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in March.

Swimming

Glasgow to Host 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that Glasgow, Scotland will now host the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.

2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships

Russia’s Petushkov bags gold-medal hat trick

In yet another Russian day of dominance, Roman Petushkov won his third World Championship title.

Brazil

IPC’s Parsons joins 2020 evaluation committee

IPC Governing Board member and NPC Brazil President Andrew Parsons will help evaluate the host city bids for the 2020 Games.

Alpine Skiing

IPC reveals February Athlete of the Month Shortlist

Five winter sport athletes and teams are in the running for IPC Athlete of the Month.

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Winter Sports

Germany’s Eskau sidelines cycling for gold in Sochi

German Nordic skier Andrea Eskau dreams of adding a gold medal at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games to her two gold medals from the London 2012 Paralympics.

Swimming

IPC Swimming holds Sport Technical Committee meeting

Members of the IPC Sport Technical Committee met in Bonn, Germany to discuss London 2012 and the sport’s future.

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Wheelchair Tennis

Nations vie for BNP Paribas World Team Cup qualification

Nine nations will vie for qualification on the men’s side and eight nations will seek to earn qualification for the women’s group.

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Sochi 2014

EBU and IPC team up for Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Already 27 EBU Members have committed to showing the Rio 2016 Paralympics in an extensive new agreement.

Great Britain

Reddish re-elected Chair of BPA

Tim Reddish will server another four years as head of the British Paralympic Assocation.

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Athletics

IPC reveals athletics Ones to Watch list for 2013 season

With just over five months to go until the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships here’s a list of the top athletes to keep your eyes on.

Cross-Country Skiing

Ukraine shine at Nordic Skiing Worlds

On day four of the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships, Ukraine racked up six titles.

Athletics

Egypt dominate Fazza Powerlifting Championships

Twelve world records, pending IPC Powerlifting ratification, were set at the Fazza International Powerlifting Championships in Dubai, UAE.

PyeongChang 2018

IPC holds PyeongChang 2018 Project Review

With five years to go until the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, preparations are gaining momentum.

Athletics

Lex Gillette: Let’s keep on winning

USA’s Lex Gillette explains why the moment you make the decision to delete your disability from your mindset is the moment that you win.

Alpine Skiing

Invermere to host 2015 Alpine Worlds

Following the conclusion of this year’s IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships, Invermere, Canada was announced as the host city for the event in 2015.