PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Same coach, separate classes
Despite different impairments, Paralympians Evan O’Hanlon and Scott Reardon have become close training partners heading into Australian Nationals.

Andre Viger selected for Canadian Sports Hall of Fame
After competing at five Paralympic Games, winning 10 medals, Paralympic wheelchair racing pioneer André Viger has been selected for the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame

Strong, Duce, Chandler top US Snowboard Cross nationals
At the final snowboard cross event on the IPCAS calendar for this season, Evan Strong, Heidi Jo Duce and Joseph Chandler of the USA topped the podium.
Goyang 2013: Canada preview
What you need to know about Canada prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.
IPC reveals shooting Ones to Watch list
Six of the world’s best shooting athletes have been identified as Ones to Watch for the upcoming season.

Goyang 2013: Norway preview
What you need to know about Norway prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Goyang 2013: Czech Republic preview
What you need to know about the Czech Republic prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Brazilian Paralympic Committee and Caixa sign unprecedented deal
The deal worth 120 million Brazilian real (EUR 46.15 million) until 2016 will be invested in Paralympic sport and athletes.

Poland’s Rodzik ready for comeback on home soil
After missing out on London 2012 due to injury, Polish Paralympic shooter Filip Rodzik has his sights set on the new season, beginning with next week’s IPC Shooting World Cup.

Goyang 2013: Sweden preview
What you need to know about Sweden prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Goyang 2013: Italy preview
What you need to know about Italy prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Morocco hold first-ever national Para-Games
As part of an Agitos Foundation development initiative, the Moroccan Para-Games took place for the first time.

Goyang 2013: Korea preview
What you need to know about Korea prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Canadian gold medallist Stilwell juggles campaign
Heading into the IPC Athletics World Championships, Canada’s Michelle Stilwell is also running for office in the British Columbia.

Goyang 2013: USA preview
What you need to know about the USA prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Goyang 2013: Russia preview
What you need to know about Russia prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Guido Bonsen: What comes after Rio 2016?
We are all working toward Lyon 2013, Doha 2015 and eventually Rio 2016 of course, but the future of para-athletics after Rio is with the talents that started these last few months.

Birmingham to stage IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final
Some of the world’s best athletes will compete in Birmingham on Saturday 29 June when the British city’s Alexander Stadium stages the 2013 IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final.
IPC announces March’s Athlete of the Month shortlist
The public now has until 12:00 (CEST) on 12 April to vote for the winner.