PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Paralympic champions toppled at powerlifting worlds
Jordan's Mutaz Zakria Aljuneidi and Nigerian Ijeoma Iherobiem claim world titles on day five of the IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai, UAE.

Kelly Gallagher to support ParalympicsGB Sports Fest
Great Britain’s first-ever Paralympic winter gold medallist will have the chance to showcase her sport to the public back home.

IMAGE project changing perceptions in India
Children with an impairment in Indian villages are now being included among local activities.
Omar comes out on top in battle of champions
Egypt's Fatma Omar beats Mexican Amalia Perez as records are broken across all competitions on day four of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai, UAE.

Surrey Canoe Club paddling an inclusive route
Numerous awards have been given to the organisation in Great Britain, which aims to be an all-inclusive project.

Darko Duric making waves for NPC Slovenia
The world-class swimmer is setting the bar high for newcomers to the pool in Slovenia.

Further plans announced for 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships
Organisers unveil details ahead of July's event which will attract 50 countries and 300 athletes.
New competitions announced for wheelchair dance sport
Eight international competitions will now take place during 2014, finishing in Korea this October.

Australian Paralympic Committee confident of growth
An Australian Sports Commission report showcased where the Paralympic Movement is in the country on the road to Rio 2016.

Connecting to heroes via Classroom Champions
Throughout the Americas, technology is being used to connect kids to Paralympians and teach them valuable life lessons.

Turkey’s Muslu makes history at powerlifting worlds
Nazmiye Muslu made history one day one of the powerlifting world championships by becoming the first woman in the -41kg category to lift more than 100kg and Paralympic champion Nigerian Yakubu Adesokan wins the men’s -49kg title.

VolleySLIDE increasing presence of sitting volleyball
Matthew Rogers, founder of VolleySLIDE, shares how the sport is encouraging mass participation at the club level and below.
Solomon Islands on a development roll
Wheelchair basketball is changing the perception of para-sport on the Islands, making its way into national events.

Othman breaks record four times on way to title
Egypt’s Sherif Othman put in an incredible performance on the way to becoming world champion on day two of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai, UAE.

British swim club gives opportunity to all
While the Sharks Swimming Club may be a local group, it has produced Paralympians and allowed so many the chance to compete.

The short story of Noor Ismail
Just by continuing to live his life, the Palestinian has become an ambassador for para-sport in his country.

Lillehammer to host wheelchair curling qualifiers
The final two teams for the 2015 World Championships will be decided in November.

Biggest ever powerlifting worlds set to begin
Around 360 lifters from over 60 countries, more athletes than at London 2012, have arrived in Dubai, UAE, and are preparing for the start of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.

Othman aiming to punch above his weight
Egyptian powerlifter Sherif Othman has vowed that he will complete the same lifts as when he competed in a higher weight category, and believes he can set the bar incredibly high at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.

Armenians sail what were thought to be impossible waters
The founder of the Armenian National Disabled Sports Federation writes about what inspired him to start the organisation.