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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
The year ahead in wheelchair fencing
Fencers will face off at five World Cups and a World Games in 2017.
US women’s wheelchair basketball national team named
Sixteen have been selected on the roster, with three Rio 2016 champions leading the way.
Moises Fuentes talks importance of Para sports
Colombia’s Paralympic medallist explains how swimming helped him move forward after becoming paraplegic at 18 as a result of a spinal cord injury caused by a gunshot.
Rothfuss halts Bochet’s unbeaten run
Germany’s Andrea Rothfuss grabbed gold in the women’s giant slalom standing, ending the Frenchwoman’s Worlds gold medal streak.
IPC statement on the Russian Paralympic Committee and PyeongChang 2018
The IPC’s decision does not necessarily close the door on possible Russian participation at next year’s Paralympic Winter Games.
Fernandez, Kamiji, Alcott notch Australian Open titles
The quad singles final was the first wheelchair tennis match ever to take place on a Grand Slam centre court, with around 5,000 people in attendance.
VISTA 2017 abstract deadline extended to 15 February
Due to the volume of abstracts, the deadline has been extended to 15 February for September’s event in Canada.
Facundo Arregui looks back on his short career so far
Argentina’s swimmer explains how important the 2013 Youth Parapans were for him to later qualify for Rio 2016, with 50 days to go until Sao Paulo 2017.
Low profile, high aims for snowboarder Schultz
The USA’s Mike Schultz has not competed much this season but he is relying on training to help him at Big White 2017.
Five things to do in Sao Paulo
With 50 days to go until the fourth Youth Parapan American Games, here are five reasons why you should visit the Brazilian city.
Thiago Pereira talks Para sports and Sao Paulo 2017
The Brazilian Olympic swimming silver medallist took part in a training camp with Para swimmers and gave his opinion about the importance of the Youth Parapans.
Paralympians recognised in Australia Day honours
A total of 18 Para athletes received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), whilst guide Michellie Jones was given the Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
Costa Rica to stage sitting volleyball courses
Level 1 referee, coach and classifier courses will be offered in both English and Spanish in San Jose, Costa Rica, from 23-26 February.
Narita, Huckaby ride momentum into Big White 2017
Gurimu Narita, Brenna Huckaby go two-for-two in the last competition before 2017 World Championships in Big White.
Maiden world titles for skiers Bertagnolli, Gourley
The Netherlands’ Jeroen Kampschreur also picked up his first career gold medal in Tarvisio, Italy.
Gourley elected as Athlete Representative for alpine skiers
The Australian will serve another two-year term on World Para Alpine Skiing’s Sport Technical Committee.
The year ahead in table tennis
Four regional Championships and the World Team Championships highlight 2017.
Liudmyla Liashenko pleased with her start to the season
The Ukrainian is third in cross-country and second in biathlon in the World Cup overall rankings, and seeks further success at February’s Worlds.
Three things Amy Purdy does off snow
Get to know the US snowboarder before she goes for World gold in Big White, Canada, next week.
British Para cycling team for 2017 confirmed
Great Britain’s most successful female Paralympian ever, Dame Sarah Storey, will be joined by Paralympic medallists Megan Giglia and Jody Cundy.