PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Canadian Paralympic Committee calls for Hall of Fame nominations
Nominations are now being taken for the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame through 15 March.

Petushkov to give Zaripov run for his money
After a glittering performance at Vancouver 2010, Russia’s Irek Zaripov will have to fight hard – mainly against fellow teammates – to maintain his top position.

Sledge tournament kicks off in Torino
Italy will host the Czech Republic, Japan and Russia for an international exhibition ice sledge hockey tournament this week.
Alicante to host 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Monday (4 February) that Spanish city Alicante will host the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, taking place from 18-26 October.

Sochi 2014 still accepting volunteers
Those wishing to be a Sochi 2014 Games volunteer have until 1 March to apply.

Alicante to host 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Monday (4 February) that Spanish city Alicante will host the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, taking place from 18-26 October.

Great Britain, Norway shine at Sailing World Cup
Great Britain’s Megan Pascoe led the 2.4mR and a Norwegian trio was victorious in the sonar event at the year’s first ISAF Sailing World Cup.

Shea beats Strong in snowboard cross event
USA’s Michael Shea beat his teammate Evan Strong in the snowboard cross event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, USA.

Paralympic champion to cycle world for charity
Great Britain’s David Smith, who won gold in rowing at London 2012, now plans to cycle 29,000km around the world for charity.

IPC announces January’s Athlete of the Month shortlist
Nominees for January’s IPC Athlete of the Month include: Henrieta Farkasova, Kozo Kubo, Shingo Kunieda, Evan Strong and Aniek van Koot.

Hunter Track Classic to feature team pursuit
Wheelchair racers such as Richard Colman, Michelle Stilwell and Christie Dawes will compete in a unique two-team pursuit on the track.

What to watch: February
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in February.

Polish Ice Sledge Hockey player suspended after Anti-Doping Rule Violation at 2012 World Championships
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the Polish Ice Sledge Hockey player Piotr Truszkowski has been suspended for one year for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.

IPC Shooting adopts new rule changes for 2013
IPC Shooting aims to increase the competitiveness for athletes and attractiveness for spectators by introducing new rule changes for 2013.

IPC Shooting adopts new rule changes for 2013
IPC Shooting aims to increase the competitiveness for athletes and attractiveness for spectators by introducing new rule changes for 2013.

Poland’s Flis to take sledge hockey break
Poland’s player-coach Sylwester Flis, who was MVP at the Salt Lake 2002 Games, will leave the sport to have surgery.

IWRF to hold European Qualifier
The Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands will all try to qualify for the wheelchair rugby European Championships.

Cairo named host for African Goalball Championships
Cairo, Egypt will host the 2013 IBSA Goalball African Regional Championships in October.

Sochi 2014: 400 days to go venue tour
With 400 days to go until the Sochi 2014 Games, here’s a brief tour of the Paralympic winter venues.

Sledge Spotlight: Pavel Kubes
Czech defenseman Pavel Kubes will limit himself on social media this season so he can focus purely on the upcoming ice sledge hockey World Championships.