PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

World record holder Brown aims to run even faster in 2015
The US sprinter will line-up at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Mesa, USA, aiming to run even faster than ever before.

Canada nominates sitting volleyball squads for Toronto 2015
Men, women’s teams to contend for berth to Rio 2016 Parlympics.

London 2012 champion Choi hopes to rebound at IBSA World Games
South Korean judoka is refining his techniques with the goal of defending his Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.

Slow start does not stop Morganti from wins in Mannheim, Germany
The Italian rider records a personal best in the Grade Ia category at the para-equestrian dressage event

Mixed doubles a hit at SA Open
Players at Super Series tournaments can sign up for mixed doubles on-site

Iran’s Nemati sets new para-archery world record
The London 2012 Paralympic gold medallist hit a 657 in the recurve open.

Bayley, Davies eager for season debut at Slovenia Open
Great Britain gets to see where they stacks up among para-table tennis international competition.

Brazil, Canada finish atop at Americas Team, Pairs Championships
The boccia event featured nail-biting matches across all 3 categories.
IPC Athletics’ education programme takes place in El Salvador
The course was the fourth of its kind this year and trained 20 National Technical Officials.

IPC and International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) sign Partnership Agreement
Partners since 2009, the two organisations have agreed to work together identifying a number of collaborative areas through to after the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Toronto 2015 a stepping stone to Rio for Brazilian goalball team
Parapan Am Games opportunity for Brazil to see how young players mix with veterans in prep for Paralympic Games.

Few days left for nominations for APC athlete representative
At Toronto 2015 athletes will be invited to vote for one athlete to sit on the Americas Paralympic Committee Executive Committee.

China prove dominant at Wheelchair Fencing World Cup in Montreal
The IWAS World Cup in Montreal, Canada saw a fierce contest between the sport’s best – China and Russia.

Kenya’s Lawrence Karanja garners wheelchair tennis COY honor
ITF recognises Karanja for his support and development of the sport in Africa.

Hudson's Bay unveils Team Canada collection for Toronto 2015
Athletes will wear designs at Parapan Games that pay homage to the Canadian flag

World champion Wallace is stronger than ever
After winning the 200m T44 world title in 2013, the USA’s Jarryd Wallace is looking to break 22 seconds for the first time this year.

Dickins captures para-canoe gold in European Championships
Great Britain paddles away with four gold medals at Racice, Czech Republic.

#SuperheroSunday: Ilse Hayes
The South African who recently became the world’s fastest female Paralympian shares with us her three heroes.

USA win gold on home ice at Buffalo 2015
The USA beat Canada for gold and Russia defeated Norway for bronze at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Italy clinch best-ever finish with fifth place at Buffalo 2015
Italy beat Germany for fifth place and the Czech Republic defeated Japan for seventh at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.