Vista 2019 - News

Archery

No. 46 Italy top medals table at archery Europeans

The Italians put in some pinpoint performances throughout the 2014 Para-Archery European Championships, epitomised by Elisabetta Mijno, who claimed two gold medals, making it to the IPC's Top 50 Moments

Snowboard

Mentel-Spee ‘excited’ for new snowboard season

Dutch Paralympic snowboard champion Bibian Mentel-Spee is looking forward to testing herself in the new format for snowboard cross and discipline of banked slalom from Wednesday (19 November).

Triathlon

No. 47 Great Britain’s Steadman ends McClelland’s dominance at triathlon worlds

A new world champion was born as Lauren Steadman stopped Faye McClelland’s four-year world title winning streak at the 2014 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships.

Rio 2016

David Lebuser: What wheelchair skating is all about

Lebuser says how skate parks are inclusive environments and skating can change perceptions of those with impairments.

Ice sledge hockey

A puck in ice sledge hockey reaches speeds of up to 130km/h!

Rio 2016

Deadline extended for Rio 2016 Volunteer Programme

Those interested in applying to become a volunteer at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games now have until 15 December.

Iran

Iran names 16 October as ‘National Paralympic Day’

The Iranian President, Dr. Hassan Rowhani, has endorsed the day, which aims to further promote para-sport throughout Iran.

Alpine Skiing

Canada’s Josh Dueck announces retirement

The 33-year-old Paralympic champion penned an open letter on his blog stating that he wants to now focus his energy on his family.

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Athletics

IPC Athletics publishes Doha 2015 Qualification Criteria

Doha 2015 will feature a maximum of 1,400 athletes competing in 210 medal events.

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Cycling

No. 48 World records destroyed at Track World Championships

Australia’s Michael Gallagher and the USA’s Jamie Whitmore were amongst those athletes who broke 23 world records at the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.

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Rio 2016

Shooting Australia reveal 2014-15 line-up

Nine shooters including Jason Maroney and living-legend Libby Kosmala have been named to the squad for 2014-15 aiming for selection for Rio 2016.

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Blind Football

Spanish 5-a-side team meets National Sport Council president ahead of worlds

The European champions have been urged to give their all in a bid to win a first world title.

Canoe

No. 49 Chippington becomes eight time world champion

With two more world titles in Moscow, Russia, Great British para-canoeist Jeannette Chippington has taken her tally to eight and now has her sights set on Rio 2016.

Blind Football

Argentina aim to put 2010 pain behind them in Japan

Argentina’s football 5-a-side captain Silvio Velo is confident as they aim to become champions for a third time at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

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Tokyo 2020

Yasushi Yamawaki: Tokyo 2020 will be gateway to the future

IPC Governing Board member Yasushi Yamawaki is also President of the Japanese Paralympic Committee. On the 50th anniversary of the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony he looks ahead to what Tokyo 2020 can do for Japan.

America

IPC President to address major US conference

Sir Philip Craven will be speaking on Friday (14 November) in San Diego at the 2014 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly.