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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC announces Standing Committee appointments
Following approval from the IPC Governing Board at its June meeting in Bonn, Germany, the membership composition for a number of IPC Standing Committees have been announced.
Etherington still “shocked” by Sochi impact
Great Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian still cannot believe how many people tuned in to see her and guide Caroline Powell compete at Sochi 2014, the Games through which she became not only a four-time Paralympic medallist, but also a celebrity.
Ten Paralympic athletes nominated for ESPY’s
The ESPY’s are awarded to recognise team or individual athletic achievement, with many of the USA’s Sochi 2014 medal winners being nominated.
Koji Murofushi appointed Tokyo 2020 Sports Director
The Olympic gold medallist will look to actively involve athletes at all levels in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Day five: 2014 Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Worlds
Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated to top their respective pools as the quarter finals are decided.
Rehm targets first eight metre long jump in Swansea
German aims to break his own world record at August’s European Championships
Imboden looking for glory on home soil
Swiss athlete Martin Imboden believes home support can lead to victory at the 2014 Para-Archery European Championships
Italian NPC sign athlete career programme agreement
The agreement with Adecco Italy will look to further develop the Athlete Career Programme.
Day three review: Women’s Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and the USA remain undefeated on day three of the women’s Worlds.
Day four review: Women’s Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated as the group stage reaches its latter stages
2014 Para-triathlon European Championships Review
Jetze Plat and Martin Schulz impress as they claim European gold in Kitzbühel, Austria.
Games Maker Slater aims for European swimming glory
Steph Slater, a volunteer at London 2012, watched on as British swimmers such as Ellie Simmonds swam to victory at the Paralympic Games, and now she will be in the pool at the 2014 Euros aiming to add more titles to the team haul.
Zahra Nemati addresses UN Panel
Iran’s first female gold medallist spoke to the UN about disability and inclusion in sport.
Review Boccia World Open Povoa 2014
Around 110 athletes from 18 countries compete at one of the largest international boccia events of the year in Portugal.
Australia win the 2014 Canada Cup
Australia defeated hosts Canada in the gold medal game to lift the 2014 Canada Cup
IPC Governing Board meeting concludes in Bonn, Germany
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has concluded four days of meetings in Bonn, Germany, (19-22 June), the first time many of the newly elected board members have visited the IPC’s home city.
Germany’s newcomer Streng edges towards European medal
Felix Streng misses out on 200m T44 victory by just 0.03 seconds and flying Fin Tahti seals a double victory over German rival Marc Schuh in the men's wheelchair races.
Day two review: Women's Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
In Toronto, Canada, there were wins for USA, Australia and the Netherlands in Pool A whilst China, Canada and Germany saw off their opponenets in Pool B.
2014 World Rowing Cup Review
Tom Aggar takes gold in dramatic fashion, whilst Liudmila Vauchok expresses her dominance in Aiguebelette, France
Star performances from Europeans ahead of Swansea 2014
Victories for Europeans Rehm, Reid and van Rhijn at IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Berlin, Germany.