PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Brazil seek regain continental title
Blind Football American Championships kick off in Sao Paulo

Erik Machens magnificent in return
Former European champion wins pair of golds

‘Empowered’ headlines first 2019 magazine edition
The Paralympian features female Para athletes who have risen up to challenges

‘s-Hertogenbosch 2019: Beginners’ guide to Worlds
Total of 292 athletes from 52 countries target Worlds medals

Alice Tai celebrates on final day in Lignano
Paralympic champion takes gold at World Series

Life lessons leave their mark on Young
US star aiming to inspire others

Australian portal to protect integrity of Para sport
Online course to be country's selection requirement for 2020
Ihar Boki returns in style
Belarusian wins first international gold since Dublin Euros

Agitos Foundation launches 2019 Grant Support Programme
A total of EUR 650,000 will be made available for Para sports development projects around the world

Antoni Ponce secures win in Lignano
Spaniard world champion tops the podium on day two

European champion stripped of title for anti-doping violation
French powerlifter Rafik Arabat failed test at 2018 European Open Championships

Road to Bonn 2019 detours at Mainhatten Cup
Para dancers continue Worlds preparations in Frankfurt

Sochi hosts Para Ice Hockey Continental Cup
Two Russian teams to face Germany and Slovakia on ice

IPC starts search for new CEO
Odgers Berndtson appointed to lead international search

IPC Governance Review Working Group meet
First review of IPC’s governance structures since 2004

Monica Boggioni swims to gold in Lignano
Italian takes step towards regaining World Series overall title

Five candidates running for APC Athlete Representative
Elections to take place during 2019 Parapan American Games

Archery: Ones to Watch 2019
Eight athletes expected to shine at World Championships

No relaxing weekends for Carlotta Gilli
Italian swimmer takes part in able-bodied events to prepare for Tokyo

‘s-Hertogenbosch 2019: Andre Shelby not worried
Rio 2016 champion to focus on his moment, not opponent