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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Selyukin to spur on Russian sledge hockey squad
Vadium Selyukin has gone through a lot in his life en route to becoming captain of Russia’s team for their first ice sledge hockey World Championships next week.
Houdet, Kunieda to headline Wheelchair Tennis Masters
France’s Stephane Houdet and Shingo Kunieda will fight for the men’s title, while Esther Vergeer’s withdrawal leaves the women’s competition wide open.
Switzerland knocks off Italy
Switzerland gave Italy its first defeat, Finland picked up three victories and Denmark remained winless at the World Wheelchair Curling Qualification tournament.
Yannick Bourseaux: The dual-sport athlete
Immediately after winning the para-triathlon world title, Yannick Bourseaux left New Zealand, returning to France to prepare for Sochi 2014.
British Paralympians showcase wheelchair tennis
London 2012 Paralympians Gordon Reid and Marc McCarroll put on a brief wheelchair tennis demo during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Turkey sweeps to 1st major international win
Turkey got its first win at the World Wheelchair Curling Qualifications, as Italy moved to a perfect 5-0 record at the event.
Guttmann play touring nationally in UK
“The Incredible Doctor Guttmann” is a theatrical play currently sharing the story of the founder of the Paralympic Games.
Australian Paralympian of the Year finalists announced
Matt Cowdrey, Jacqueline Freney, Evan O’Hanlon, Kelly Cartwright, Felicity Johnson and Ryley Batt are all up for the prestigious Australian award.
Finland, Italy unbeaten at Wheelchair Curling Qualification
After the first two days of competition at the World Wheelchair Curling Qualification event, Finland and Italy are the only teams without a loss.
Wheelchair curling teams aim for qualification
The top two finishers from this weekend’s World Wheelchair Curling Qualification tournament will advance to next year’s World Championships in Sochi, Russia.
IPC reveals October Athlete of the Month shortlist
Nominees for the October’s Athlete of the Month award include: Kgothatso Montjane, Melissa Stockwell, Yannick Bourseaux, Marcel Hug and Alphanso Cunningham.
What to watch: November
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in November.
IPC calls on snowboarders to register for new season
With almost 16 months to go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games, snowboarders are getting their first chance to register and qualify to compete.
Burkett named VISTA 2013 keynote speaker
The Australian Paralympic champion and biomechanics professor will discuss changes in wheelchairs and prosthetic legs at the VISTA 2013 conference.
Fankhauser wins Swiss Paralympic Newcomer Award
London 2012 silver medallist Tobias Fankhauser was named the Swiss Paralympic Newcomer of 2012.
NHL’s Vanek gives boost to Austrian sledge team
NHL player Thomas Vanek donated equipment and resources to help his father’s ice sledge hockey team make their first World Championships.
Jamaica’s Cunningham receives prestigious award
London 2012 gold medallist Alphanso Cunningham was named the Most Outstanding Male Athlete with a Disability at the Commonwealth Sports Awards gala.
Mareike Adermann: Experiences never end
Germany’s Mareike Adermann says that her drive to succeed has not ceased just because she won gold at London 2012.
Hug wins 3rd consecutive Oita Marathon
Switzerland’s Marcel Hug and Japan’s Tsuchida Wakako won the men’s and women’s T34/53/54 titles at the Oita Marathon.
Scheffers contributes to Dutch double
The Netherlands’ Maikel Scheffers and Jiske Griffioen won the men’s and women’s singles competition at the Nottingham Indoor wheelchair tennis tournament.