PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Who should be September’s Allianz Athlete of the Month?
World champions in archery, rowing and triathlon are among the candidates

Ostersund 2017 factfile: Japan
Team preview ahead of Paralympic Winter Games Qualification Tournament

Safety first for Australia’s Paralympians ahead of PyeongChang 2018
Australian Paralympic Committee to receive security advice from Federal Police

World Taekwondo rankings set ahead of World Championships
September’s Pan Am Open was final chance for fighters to gain ranking points

India opens blind football academy
One of fastest growing sports for visually impaired athletes in the country

Toronto tackles classification agenda
Meetings hosted by IPC Classification Committee at VISTA 2017

Michal Derus’ special return to Rio
Polish sprinter looks back at Paralympic debut and races against Brazilian rivals

Mexico City 2017 rescheduled
The World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Championships will now take place between 27 November and 7 December.

David Wagner wins third successive quad title
Nicolas Peifer and Diede de Groot claim men’s and women’s titles at French Riviera Open

IPC Commercial and Marketing Director nominated for prestigious award
Alexis Schaefer shortlisted for Leaders U40 Awards in the ‘Leadership’ category
Ostersund 2017 factfile: Czech Republic
Team preview ahead of Paralympic Winter Games Qualification Tournament

WADA publishes list of banned substances for 2018
Updated regulations come into force on 1 January
Erik Horrie the hero as rowing Worlds come to a close
Australia, Great Britain, Netherlands and Norway all triumph at Championships

Defending champions dominate Para table tennis Euros
But Ireland’s Colin Judge springs singles surprise at Championships in Slovenia

Ones to Watch: Alpine Skiing
Ten skiers and five rising stars set to shine at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
Mitchell Gourley planning Paralympic season
Australian world champion set to compete at his third Winter Games

Petrucio Ferreira wins 100m T47 rematch in Rio
Brazil’s Nascimento finishes second in repeat of London 2017 podium

October 2017 preview
Check out the Para sport competitions you need to be watching this month

Malle 2017 competition schedule revealed
18 medal events will be held over two days at the World Championships

Para sport review: September 2017
Three world championships headlined action-packed month