PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

South Korea's Kim sets finals world record
Geun-Soo Kim smashed through the R4 (mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2) record on Wednesday (22 October) at Incheon 2014.

London to stage 2015 IPC Athletics Marathon World Championships
British capital will host up to 12 medal events on Sunday 26 April 2015
South Korea finish top of Incheon shooting medals table
The hosts of the 2014 Asian Para Games take the two final gold medals, winning over half of the titles on offer.

Japan, Iran break athletics world records in Incheon
Iran’s Ali Mohammadyari and Japan’s Yukiko Kato break world records on the penultimate day at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para-Games.

Four Asian records smashed in powerlifting at Incheon
As the weight categories increase, the Asian records kept falling on the fifth day of competition at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para-Games.

Piers Gilliver becomes first British player to win Grand Prix
The wheelchair fencer made Great British history with his victory in Warsaw, Poland

Furong Lin most decorated swimmer at Incheon 2014
China’s Furong Lin won his sixth gold medal to become the most decorated swimmer at Incheon 2014.

Samsung Electronics Extends Worldwide Paralympic Partnership through 2020
Samsung signs an agreement with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to extend partnership through to the PyeongChang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

IPC Powerlifting partners with Eleiko
Powerlifting continues to progress as deal to provide equipment to World and regional championships is unveiled.
Ice sledge hockey:10 things to watch in 2014-15
The first season on the road to PyeongChang 2018 has several new competitions in store for ice sledge hockey.

Powerlifter Solhipouravanji exacts revenge over rival at Incheon 2014
After missing out on the world title to Mutaz Aljuneidi in April, Solhipouravanji scooped Asian Para Games gold and the world record on Wednesday.

Gabidullina smashes world record at Incheon 2014
The Kazakhstan para-swimmer set a new world record in the women’s 50m freestyle S3.

2015 IPC Athletics Worlds website launches
Doha2015.org is the place for fans and the media to find up-to-date information about October’s 2015 IPC Athletics Worlds.

IPC Nordic Skiing Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships now open

Three athletics Asian records fall in Incheon
China dominate once more on day three (21 October) of the Asian Para Games, winning 13 titles.
Stephanie Dixon named Canada’s Assistant Chef De Mission
The three-time Paralympic swimmer will be Assistant Chef De Mission for the TORONTO 2015 Parapan American Games in Canada.

China’s Yang Liwan breaks world record in Incheon
Another amazing day of athletics at the 2014 Asian Para Games saw 24 gold medals won and more records broken.
WFDF becomes newest recognised International Federation
Disc sports governed by WFDF have been recognised by the International Paralympic Committee and supported by the Paralympic Family.

Hong Kong star Andy Lau in Incheon for Asian Para Games
The actor and singer attended the Opening Ceremony and has handed out numerous medals at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.

China dominates day three of swimming competition at Incheon 2014
Chinese para-swimmers win 10 of 16 possible gold medals in the pool in Incheon on Tuesday