PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

2017 IWRF Americas, Asia-Oceania hosts named
Three nations from these will Zonal Championships will qualify for the 2018 World Championship.

Tokyo 2020 collects metals for medals
The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee has begun its project of using recycled metals to create the gold, silver and bronze Games medals.

London Calling – Canada’s Brent Lakatos
In a new weekly series we hear from the world’s top Para athletes hoping to head to Great Britain this summer for the London 2017 World Para Athletics Championships.
Australian rowers check form at SIRR
Australian Para rowers hit the water for the first time since Rio 2016.
2017 summer sport World Championships at a glance
As we transition from the winter to summer sports season, here is a quick rundown on what to follow.
Bayley, Davies head field at BPTT Nationals
The Paralympic champions will give young, up-and-coming British Para table tennis players strong competition.

Canada name Worlds swim team after success at Can Ams
Several Americas records were reached by the team between 31 March – 2 April.

Clark still savours gold as Olympian mother recalls moment
The USA’s Breanna Clark won the 400m T20, and Olympic silver medallist mother looks to help train her toward Tokyo 2020.

Conchita Jager named Secretary General of NPC Switzerland
Jager will succeed Veronika Roos.

Holiday hotspot with Great Britain’s Jonnie Peacock
The double Paralympic champion tells us about where he likes to take vacation.

Wheelchair Basketball Canada celebrates inclusive sport
A programme has been launched that will educate teachers and students on the sport and encourage youngsters to be physically active.

Monthly preview: April 2017
The World Para Ice Hockey Championships will be a major qualifying event for PyeongChang 2018.

Para athletics record breakers - March
With the athletics season in full swing, here is an easy reference guide to world record breakers from around the world.

Five fun questions for Josh Pauls
The US Para ice hockey defenseman took a break from his World Championships training for a laugh.

IBSA launches Central Euro League
Three teams so far from three countries are in the league, with IBSA looking to add two more teams.

Huot, Rivard to make season debuts at swimming Can Ams
Canadian swimmers will get the chance to qualify for the 2017 World Championships in home water.
Monthly review: March 2017
Many of the winter sports wrapped up, while this was just the beginning of summer sports.

Gotell elected Chairperson of Athletes’ Council
The Paralympic swimming champion succeeds outgoing Chairperson Todd Nicholson.

Skiers grab Europa Cup titles in Veysonnaz
Slalom, giant slalom and super combined helped skiers win coveted trophies in Switzerland.
Malaysia to host football 5 Asian Champs
The football 5-a-side regional Championships will be held from 9-18 December.