PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Italy aims for another gold rush at Lignano World Series
Third leg of the World Series marks the return to international competition for some of world champions and record holders

IPC appoint Wrenn as new Paralympic Games Chief
The senior executive boasts over 20 years of major events experience

Young star Sabatini ready for more at first home GP in Jesolo
Jesolo hosts World Para Athletics Grand Prix for the first time with 275 athletes from 33 countries in action until Sunday in Italy

Asian athletes receive leadership training
Online Proud Paralympian Athlete Representation Workshop held to empower athletes to become effective leaders

Online OCP workshop focuses on NPCs in West Africa and Haiti
Mentors received training to support NPC Delegates in developing their organisational capabilities
Stars and newcomers meet at inaugural Lewisville World Series
Paralympic champions Jessica Long, McKenzie Coan and Rebecca Meyers lead home team as USA hosts season's second stop
Jaeheon Ha hopes to serve country again at Paralympics
Ha picked up Para rowing during rehab and wants to inspire others going through similar challenges

Israel look to Tokyo Games led by a couple who are breaking barriers
A love story in goalball is bringing the different cultures in Israel ― at times in conflict ― together in new ways

World Para Athletics update Grand Prix 2021 calendar
Paris 2021 Grand Prix, initially scheduled to take place at the beginning of May, has been cancelled

Cisco becomes Official Partner for Paris 2024
Cisco will be the official Network Equipment Partner, Cyber Security Infrastructure Partner and Conferencing Software Partner of Paris 2024 Games

IPC reduces Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Guest Accreditations
No accreditation will be granted to any 'Accompanying Guest' populations for the Paralympic Games throughout all categories including the IPC, National Paralympic Committee (NPC), International Federation (IF), host Organising Committee (OCOG), future OCOGs and Broadcaster

Skarstein, Polianskyi showcase Paralympic readiness
Paralympic Qualification Regatta also held to decide last European boats for Tokyo 2020

Andres and Malakopoulos excel at L'Hospitalet
Spanish sprinter and Greek long jumper set new world records as traditional international meeting sees return of the public in Spain

Sunday best closes four-day Sheffield World Series
Stephen Clegg breaks world record in the final race of season-opener Series with outstanding performances from home stars and visitors in Great Britain

British swimmer Ellie Robinson wants to enjoy the moment
Paralympic champion focusses on the here and now while she prepares for second Games appearance

Kaleo Maclay aims another shot at Paralympic glory
Two-time Paralympian aims to repeat Rio 2016 gold medal feeling in Tokyo

L'Hospitalet Meeting returns as athletes gear up for Tokyo
Around 100 athletes from Spain and abroad take on the traditional Para athletics meeting near Barcelona on Saturday

India conduct nationals for Para athletes despite hiccups
'Our main aim in proceeding with these Nationals was to ensure the athletes are not starved of an event of this magnitude'

Winter Paralympics Qualification Tournament seeks host
Top two finishers at the six-team round-robin tournament will secure their spots at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics

New dates for World Championships announced!
Rescheduled competition to take place from 8 to 23 January 2022 in Lillehammer, Norway