PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Training Tuesdays: Nazmiye Muratli
The Turkish Paralympic champion reveals her training regimen ahead of the IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships from 24-28 November.

Zverev suspended for Anti-Doping violation
The Russian sprinter tested positive for cannabis at June’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix.

Croatia holds dinner in the dark benefit
The event for “Foundation Paralympian” was held in complete darkness to provide a unique experience from the perspective of blind and visually impaired athletes.

Mayrhofer raises expectations after world title win
The Austrian snowboard banked slalom world champion is now targeting a Paralympic medal.

China, Japan take top prizes at goalball Asia-Pacific Champs
Defending Paralympic champions Japan proved they are still the team to beat head of Rio 2016.

Ukraine defeats Russia in sitting volleyball thriller
Ukraine women win the European crown.

UCI World Cycling Centre hosts para-cycling camp
The camp provided athletes and coaches with training ahead of Rio 2016, and two more camps will be held before the Games.

Volunteers praised as Rio 2016 boccia test event concludes
Wheelchair athletes from five nations competed at the Riocentro venue.

No. 46 Mexico, Philippines shine at World Championships
IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport has also developed the competition calendar in 2015, a year in which its World Championships were held in Rome, Italy.

South Korea, Norway qualify for curling World Champs
Semi-finals wins at the qualification event in Lohja, Finland, see the two teams progress to the 2016 World Wheelchair Curling Championships.

Can Roybal, McKee power Blackhawks to Sled Classic win?
Chicago will be one of 20 NHL-affiliated teams taking part in the USA Hockey Sled Classic.

No. 47 Uzbekistan’s judoka open season with bang
In the first World Cup of the year, Uzbekistan made themselves a force to be reckoned with ahead of Rio 2016.

IPC General Assembly concludes in Mexico City
The 2015 IPC Athlete Classification Code was one of a number of motions approved by the IPC Membership.

Salcher vows to come back from Worlds performance
The Austrian Paralympic champion lost his world titles in 2015 but will use the coming World Cup season to made amends.

Cadbury partners with Australian Paralympic Committee
The treat manufacturer will support athletes in their quest to ‘bring on the joy’ at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

2015 Paralympic Award winners announced
Find out who won the Sport, Media and BP Courage Awards for their work at Sochi 2014.

No. 48 Underdogs Turkey take double gold in goalball
Both the men and women’s teams took the European titles, making it the first time both will appear at a Paralympic Games together.

Per Rune Eknes named as new swimming Vice Chair
The Norwegian will deputise for Chairperson Jane Blaine and monitor the progress of IPC Swimming’s Strategic Plan.

Gascon reflects on 2015, ready to take next step
Everything went according to plan for the Spanish swimmer, who aims to win her first Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.