PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Ice sledge hockey Ones to Watch named for Sochi 2014
Six ice sledge hockey players have been identified as top athletes to watch on the road to the next Paralympic Winter Games.

IPC reveals Sochi 2014 Ones to Watch athletes
Find out top athletes to follow on the road to Sochi 2014 and the storylines behind their achievements.

Johanna Benson Foundation launched
Paralympic champion puts her name to a foundation in Namibia, which aims to identify and develop new elite talent.

Gordon Reid smashes world’s top three players
Great Britain’s Gordon Reid won his first ITF 1 Series men’s singles title, while the Netherlands’ Jiske Griffioen claimed the women’s singles crown.

Wheelchair fencing world rankings shuffle
The rivalry between Hong Kong’s Yu Chui Yee and Hungary’s Zszusanna Krajnyak is intensifying heading into the final Grand Prix.

Turkey, France haul in table tennis titles
The European Para-Table Tennis Championships came to a close with thrilling action in the team events.

Election results from European Paralympic Committee General Assembly
Ireland’s hosting of EPC General Assembly and Conference comes to successful conclusion on Saturday (5 October).

Lively debate at EPC Conference in Dublin
The European Paralympic Committee President relayed that there are many challenges ahead for the Movement despite the 'magnificent' success at London 2012.
Ceremony tickets for Sochi 2014 on sale
Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies now available for next March's Games.

IPC Powerlifting reveals plans to tackle doping
Raise The Bar- Say No! to Doping will be rolled out across upcoming international competitions.

Carl Murphy scoops major national award
New Zealand's star para-snowboarder was named the Snow Sports NZ Athlete of the Year.

Paralympics Ireland honours greats
The Irish Paralympic Order was presented to three individuals at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland.

First international shooting comp begins at Rio range
The 2013 Brazilian Open Shooting Championships will be held at the Rio 2016 shooting range and brings together athletes from seven North and South American countries.

Sochi 2014 mittens feature Agitos, national flags
Support your team at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games and keep your hands warm at the same time.

Ireland hosts 10th EPC General Assembly and Conference
Paralympics Ireland to host event in country for only second time.
630,000 Euros given over to development
More than 30 countries and organisations will receive over 630,000 Euros to develop para-sport worldwide.
Italy’s Gianluigi Rosa poised for sledge hockey stardom
On a team full of veterans, this 26-year-old defenceman is one to keep your eyes on at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament.

USA sledge hockey team hits Madison ice
Members of the public have the opportunity to watch USA’s ice sledge hockey team that’s headed to Sochi 2014 next year.

Archery Ones to Watch named; One month to Worlds
Great Britain’s Danielle Brown, Iran’s Zahra Nemati, USA’s Matt Stutzman and Russia’s Timur Tuchnov are all Ones to Watch at next month’s World Archery Para-Championships.