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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Athletics world records tumble in Arbon
A sensational 17 world records fell in Switzerland as athletes continue their preparations for the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Paralympians honoured by President of Portugal
Four former athletes, as well as the Portugal Paralympic Committee, received awards from Cavaco Silva
Bourseaux headlines Besancon World Para-Triathlon Event
One of France’s most decorated para-triathlete seeks another WPE podium finish in 2015.
Para-Cycling Road World Cup kicks off in Maniago
Home favourite Alex Zanardi is one to watch as the first of four World Cup events begins on Friday.
Indonesia beats China for gold at Bayreuth Open
David Jacobs, Komet Akbar partner to upset top seed China in the men’s Class 10 team event to conclude the four-day para-table tennis tournament.
IPC Governing Board to meet in Tokyo
During three days of meetings, the Board led by IPC President Sir Philip Craven will receive updates on preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Kunieda, Kamiji receive ITF honours
The Japanese duo were among the tennis stars recognised for their achievements in the 2014 season.
Canada’s Toronto 2015 wheelchair basketball teams named
Twenty-four athletes will play in the Parapan Am Games, which serves as a direct qualifier for Rio 2016.
Candidates for APC athlete representative announced
At Toronto 2015, athletes can vote for one of the six who will sit on the Americas Paralympic Committee Executive Committee.
Dutch rider Den Dulk wins double gold in Roosendaal
Nicole Den Dulk rode two different horses to two wins in the grade lb individual, freestyle tests.
Kroell and Kaiser aim for top of the world
The Austrian dancers are amongst the best in the world, but want to capitalise on their performances in 2015.
Glasgow 2015 to be Brasil’s first test before Rio
Returning to major competition after injury, triple reigning world champion Andre Brasil pushes ‘go hard or go home’ mentality.
Paralympians amongst South Africa’s Glasgow 2015 squad
Ten athletes, including four Paralympians and reigning world champion Kevin Paul, will compete at July’s IPC Swimming World Championships.
Sir Philip Craven to chair IOC Olympic Education Commission
Besides Sir Philip, several representatives have been nominated to IOC Commissions.
Houdet looks to take back French Open title
The No. 2 ranked Frenchman expects a clash on the clay at Roland Garros with Japan’s No. 1 ranked Shingo Kunieda.
Australia dominate waters at Delta Lloyd Regatta
Australian sailors won two of three Paralympic class events, giving them momentum for the upcoming World Cup in Great Britain.
NHL Stanley Cup Final divides USA sledge hockey players
Find out how Declan Farmer, Brody Roybal and Kevin McKee are all connected to the Chicago-Tampa Bay matchup.
What to watch: June 2015
Here is a rundown of the top para-sporting events to keep an eye on this month.
The Nottwil Grand Prix record breakers
Nine world and six regional records broken at a sensational IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.
Qatar Gears up for Ground-breaking IPC Athletics World Championships
International Paralympic Committee conclude visit to Doha ahead of Middle East’s biggest-ever Paralympic event in October.