PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Estonian university students get involved in I’mPOSSIBLE
Initially meant to engage youngsters, IPC’s global education programme also engages future educators

IPC and Commonwealth Games Federation form new partnership
Agreement allows for further development of the Para sport programme at Commonwealth Games

Crockett at peace with post-Paralympic career
After ups-and-downs, US Paralympic medallist finds new purpose in life as an educator

IPC is 'Proud Supporter' of Global Sports Week Paris
International forum to take place between 1-5 February 2021

Veiga hoping for Cristiano Ronaldo's support at home Euros
'He is the most influential Portuguese in the world,' says Para swimmer who believes major events can change attitudes towards disabilities in the country

World Championship hosts for 2021 and 2023 announced
Japan and Thailand presented the strongest bids to host the sport, which will make its Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020

IPC podcast: Hollywood can learn from Paralympics
‘Breaking Bad’ star shares how entertainment industry can improve portrayal of disability

Ukrainian Anton Kriukov receives 18-month ban
Athlete suspended for breaching the terms of his sanction for an anti-doping rule violation

Beijing 2022 countermeasure planning progresses
"There will be challenges ahead, however, which is why – through, for example, the COVID-19 countermeasure working group – we are fully preparing for all eventualities"

IPC and Loughborough University partner on Para Sport Against Stigma project
IPC to work with NPCs of Ghana, Malawi and Zambia to deliver education programmes, athlete development and increase opportunities for Para sport to be broadcast in Sub Saharan Africa

World Para Athletics launches membership consultation to Paris 2024
Proposal aim to strengthen competition programme, increasing opportunities for female athletes and athletes with High Support Needs

Carballeda re-elected as NPC Spain President
He will serve for another four years following unanimous vote

Strong progress ahead of Tokyo 2020
Organisers determined to deliver safe, secure and successful Games next summer

IPC and The Valuable 500 to drive disability inclusion
The two organisations have signed a co-operation agreement to pursue mutually beneficial initiatives

Muratova makes history at Online World Cup
Nur-Sultan 2019 medallist wins first edition in a one-two Russian podium with Colombia's Jainer Cantillo finishing third

IPC President: Paralympics needed more than ever in 2021
The Games are required to show the world why inclusion matters

IPC unites with hundreds of organisations for Virtual Youth Festival
As Opening Ceremony for UTS World Virtual Youth Festival 2020 set to kick off, event sees sports federations and organisations from across the globe come together to engage with next generation of leaders

Online World Cup Finals to crown first champion
Nine athletes from eight countries join the competition live on World Para Powerlifting Facebook page

Chen uses table tennis to give back
"I know how everyone there would be feeling in the hospital, but maybe through table tennis, they can feel joy and hope, like I did"

Fleur Jong to focus solely on her jumps for Tokyo 2020
'Everyone's getting better. So you can't just bet on two horses. That's just not smart. Then you're going to end up with nothing'