VISTA 2017 - News

America

Americas Paralympic Committee holds General Assembly

Nicaragua’s Dionicio Zeledón elected a new member of the Americas Paralympic Committee (APC) Executive Committee.

America

Toronto 2015 Opening Ceremony speech by Jose Luis Campo, APC President

Table Tennis

Toronto 2015 preview: Table tennis

Brazil led the medals table in 2011, but the competition is far more open in 2015.

Table Tennis

Argentina’s Munoz aims for gold at TO2015

With more experience, the Argentinean table tennis player looks to improve upon her finish from Guadalajara 2011.

Swimming

Rivard aiming for ‘highest podium step’ at Toronto 2015

Having won her first world titles at July’s IPC Swimming World Championships, Canada’s Aurelie Rivard is aiming to impress at home at the Parapan American Games.

Boccia

Dispaltro, Levine take on new challenges at Toronto 2015

The Canadian BC4 boccia players will face tough competition from Team Brazil.

Wheelchair Basketball

#ThrowbackThursday: Canada’s Patrick Anderson

The all-time wheelchair basketball great is sitting on the sidelines making music … for now.

Boccia

Bermudan team triples in size for Toronto 2015

Three athletes will represent the small Caribbean nation at the Parapan American Games which open on Friday (7 August)

America

More than 20,000 volunteers have been recruited to help with the Pan and Parapan American Games

America

IPC President says Parapans a good barometer for 2024 Olympic and Paralympic bid

Toronto 2015 Organising Committee have announced that a number of sessions have already sold out even before Friday’s Opening Ceremony.

Swimming

Ten swimmers to look out for at Toronto 2015

Here are10 swimmers who could win big at the Parapan American Games which open on Friday 7 August.

Archery

Toronto 2015 preview: Archery

The two-day archery competition will feature 30 athletes competing in eight medal events.

Athletics

Jarryd Wallace determined to defend his 100m T44 Parapan title

The US sprinter will line-up against two world record holders in Toronto – the USA’s Richard Browne who holds the T44 best time and Brazil’s T43 speedster Alan Oliveira.

Judo

Toronto 2015 preview: Judo

Can Cuba maintain their dominance in the Americas at Toronto 2015?

Agitos Foundation

Para-sport development projects to receive support

Thirty one projects will receive EUR 650,000 through the Agitos Foundation’s 2015 Grant Support Programme.

Blind Football

Toronto 2015 preview: Football 5-a-side

Paralympic and world champions Brazil will start as strong favourites during the seven day competition.

Wheelchair Fencing

FIE, IWAS extend agreement

The two federations signed a Collaboration Agreement, which is promising for the growth of wheelchair fencing.

Boccia

Toronto 2015 preview: Boccia

Over four days, athletes will compete at the Abilities Centre in individual, mixed pair, and mixed team events.

Wheelchair Basketball

Toronto 2015 preview: Wheelchair basketball

With the men’s team the current Paralympic champions and the women’s side world title holder, Canada will be looking to do the double.

Swimming

Toronto 2015 preview: Swimming

After winning 11 gold medals four years ago, Brazil's Daniel Dias is targeting 12 this time round.