PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

South Koreans steal show at Belgium Open
Led by Hyejeong Jang and Youngho Lee, South Korean flexed their strengths ahead of November’s IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Asian Championships.

10 athletes from the Americas who shone in Rio
Check out 10 remarkable athletes from the region who achieved sporting glory at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.

Rowing: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
Find out which nation has shown consistent dominance and which countries are seeing development.

Algeria expect to build off Paralympic debut
The nation was the first African women’s wheelchair basketball team to compete in a Paralympic Games.

ITTF, San-Ei continue partnership to Tokyo 2020
The Japanese manufacturer will continue as the ITTF’s official table provider for the next Games.

Carlos Neuhaus eyes successful Parapan Am Games
The newly elected President of Lima 2019 Organising Committee stated that he is sure this Games will have “a positive impact on the national economy.”
Schools named after Brazilian Paralympians
The host country’s gold medallists at Rio 2016 were honoured by the Rio City Hall in recognition of their performances.

Canada to field ‘more youthful’ ice sledge hockey side
Youngsters are named to national team alongside more established names following a selection camp.

Triathlon: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
The sport was on the programme for the first time in history. Find out what emerged.

Colin Lynch makes history with first Para cycling UCI Hour Record
The Irishman managed a distance of 43.133km to beat the previous best by more than 2km.
Girismen to put athletes at centre of decision making
Gizem Girismen wants to reinforce a system that values athlete ideas so that the IPC can remain athlete-focused.

Positive site visit for alpine skiing Worlds concludes
The Local Organising Committee are planning an exciting programme of events as well as looking to host a great competition in Tarvisio, Italy.

Klug hoping for a ‘good day’ in search of medal
The German Nordic skier is preparing for her home World Championships in Finsterau from 10-19 February.

Football 5: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
Brazil might have extended their winning streak, but September´s Paralympic Games proved that the gap is closing in blind football.

Anderson hungry for another Paralympics
South Africa’s lone archer talks about his amazing Paralympic debut experience that has him aiming for Tokyo 2020.

Serbian Paralympians celebrated at City Assembly
Citizens in Belgrade warmly greeted their Paralympians, who brought home nine medals from Rio.
Bidding open for 2017 Para Triathlon competitions
The ITU is opening the process for hosts following the sport’s successful Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.

Monthly preview: October 2016
The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games might be over, but Para sport continues – check out which events will headline this month.
Para athletics: Five things we learned at Rio 2016
The Games may be over but here are five thoughts from the Olympic Stadium to keep us entertained during the off-season.

WADA publishes 2017 Prohibited List
The List names which substances are banned both in-and-out-of-competition