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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Famous Lithuanians try goalball ahead of July’s Euros
Olympians, celebrities and politicians take part in public goalball event to promote July’s European Championships which will take place in Kaunas.
“Para-badminton is its own best advertisement,” says BWF President Poul-Erik Høyer
BWF President gives his reaction to para-badminton’s inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games ahead of Saturday's meeting to decide the final sports.
Austria and Finland to face-off for B-Pool slot
The two C-Pool teams will clash in Helsinki, Finland, for a coveted place in March’s World Championships.
Irish Paralympic medallist O’Neill retires
Ireland Catherine O’Neill who competed in three Paralympic Games has called time on her successful career.
Russian skiers dominate at Cable 2015
Andrew Soule and Oksana Masters also win two medals for the host’s USA.
World Cup speed races decided
Double victory for Marie Bochet as skiers complete two downhill races with just one month until the 2015 Worlds.
Cross-country sprint comes to Cable
Tatyana McFadden will try to grab the latest medals for the hosts and Sweden’s Zebastian Modin is on the hunt for his first World title.
Griffioen hunts first Grand Slam singles title in Melbourne
Opening day of Australian Open competition sees no major shocks as big names make progress.
Yu Chui Yee to be "even stronger" in 2015
Hong Kong's seven-time Paralympic wheelchair fencing champion is confident of adding more titles to her peerless record this year.
Rutter excited about home World Championships this June
England’s football 7-a-side captain is looking forward to this summer’s competition, especially after secuing his side’s success at the 2014 European Championships.
Georgian powerlifter suspended for four years
Iago Gorgodze tested positive for two substances during an out-of-competition test conducted in September.
Tokyo 2020 appoints Asahi Breweries as a Gold Partner
The Brewery becomes Tokyo 2020’s second Gold Partner in two days and is attributed the “Beer & Wine” category
IPC to finalise Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games sports programme
The IPC Governing Board will meet this week to decide which of the eight remaining para-sports should be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Ukraine's Kononova wins third gold at Cable 2015
Russia claimed 11 medals in the middle distance biathlon events on Tuesday (27 January) at the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.
Hall inducted into Australian Tennis Hall of Fame
Former world No.1 and Sydney Paralympic champion joins existing inductees Rod Laver, Margaret Court and Ken Rosewall
Australia’s Batt targets back-to-back Paralympic golds
After winning every wheelchair rugby title there is, Ryley Batt has said he now wants to win another Paralympic gold medal at Rio 2016
Finland’s men target podium finish at July’s European Championships
Paralympic champions hope to bounce back in Lithuania this summer but will aim to do so without two key players who recently retired.
Tignes World Cup: Q&A with race organiser
Downhill races have been rescheduled to Wednesday (28 January) because of high winds but organisers are confident it has the potential to be a great event.
Cable 2015: Biathlon returns for middle distance races
Russia’s Roman Petushkov is still looking for his first medal whilst Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine are also in podium contention.
Kunieda, Ellerbrock, Lapthorne claim Melbourne Open titles
Kunieda and Ellerbrock warm-up for the defence of their Australian Open titles with wins in Melbourne.