PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Hudak leading Canada’s next generation of Nordic skiers
Twenty-one-year old Brittany Hudak claimed the cross-country World Cup crown in 2014-15, and has plans to get even better over the coming years.

Top judoka vie for spot in Rio 2016 at IBSA World Games
Uzbekistan’s Sayidov, Sharipov and Nurmetova are riding momentum off of February’s World Cup.

Mexico City, Mexico, to stage 2015 IPC General Assembly
More than 300 attendees are expected at the event which will be staged on 14-15 November.

Germany’s Schulz continues strong showing with paratriathlon win in Madrid
Athletes compete in the 3rd of 10 ITU events in the circuit.

Javanmardidodmani to make season debut
Iranian world champion and record holder Sareh Javanmardidodmani will get her 2015 season underway at the 2015 IPC Shooting World Cup in Antalya, Turkey.

#SuperheroSunday: Vanessa Low
The German European long jump champion gives her heroes ahead of next week’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Mesa, USA.

Canadian boccia star Vander Vies retires
The London 2012 Paralympic medalist plans to spend more time with family and pursue a law career.

INAS launches Global ID Sport Day
Inaugural event aims to promote sport for athletes with an intellectual disability.
VISTA 2015 programme announced
There is just one month to go for attendees to benefit from the early bird registration fee.

Top five moments from Buffalo 2015
Take a look back at the best moments from the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Malaysia hosts first wheelchair rugby workshop
Athletes, staff gain more knowledge about classification and game skills.

Cameron departs as New Zealand's para-cycling coach
Throughout his 6 years, the former Olympian helped build the programme from the ground-up.

Canada’s McLachlan confident of another home win in Toronto 2015
The All-Star believes last year’s thrilling World Championship win was telling of Canada’s strength.

Japan to host 2015 Asian Blind Football Championships
The sport returns to Tokyo for another event following the city’s success in hosting the 2014 World Championships.
China’s Liu looking for revenge over Mohsin
Having relinquished his world record at October’s Asian Para Games, China’s Paralympic powerlifting champion Lei Liu longs to return to the top of the podium at July’s Asian Open Championships.

World Games give goalball teams shot at Rio 2016
Three men's, two women’s teams will qualify for the Paralympics following the competition.

Japan not wasting time as Asia-Oceania Championships approaches
Following a fourth-place finish at the wheelchair rugby World Championships, Japan eyes another shot for Rio 2016.

Australia names team for Para-cycling Road World Championships
Cooke, Donohoe look to defend their titles.

Murray’s double gold lands him Allianz Athlete of the Month for April 2015
The British boccia player picks up the most votes following his showing at the European Continental Cup.

Rio to host International Paralympic Day on 7 September 2015
More than 3 million tickets will be made available for the Games, with the Organising Committee aiming to break London 2012’s record of 2.8 million sales.