PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Romania’s Valeanu hits both the slopes and books
The aspiring doctor hopes to build off the bronze medal she won at the 2015 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships.

Rotterdam to host 2016 ITU Para-Triathlon World Championships
The event will be held prior to Rio 2016, where the sport will make its Paralympic debut.

Reynolds snatches para-canoe world title
It was tight, but Australia’s Amanda Reynolds mustered the energy to win the KL3 200m event at the Para-Canoe World Championships.
Germany’s football 5-a-side targets Rio 2016 qualification at European Championships
Only the top two teams of the IBSA Blind Football European Championships qualify for Rio 2016.

Wiggs lands first para-canoe qualification slot toward Rio 2016
The Great British athlete won the KL2 200m event at the World Championships in Milan, Italy.
Rising talent Dae-Sung Jang to make World Champs debut
The South Korean has quickly risen in the para-archery scene but hopes his lack of experience does not hinder him at Donaueschingen 2015.

The Netherlands, Belgium name para-equestrian teams for Deauville
• The two powerhouses announced up to five riders who will represent their respective countries at the European Championships.

Russia win U19 CP Football World Championships
Gazdanov shines for Russia in the first under-19 CP Football World Championships

IBSA announced updated Rio 2016 qualification process for football 5
The remaining five slots will be decided at the European, Asian and African regional championships.

2015 Para-Canoe World Championships kick off in Milan
The world’s fastest paddlers will get their first chance to obtain qualification slots toward Rio 2016.

Asia and North American Cups added to snowboard calendar for 2015-16
Season calendar features seven World Cups and three Europa Cups between November to March.

#WorkoutWednesday: Cuba’s Yunidis Castillo
The Cuban sprinter has won multiple Paralympic, world and Parapan titles and is now gearing up to defend her world titles in Doha, Qatar.

Handcylist Albertsdottir paves the way for Iceland
The 25-year-old is the first cyclist to represent her country in any UCI World Championships.

Swiss para-archers get ready for World Archery Para Championships
Magali Comte and Martin Imboden have different goals heading to Donaueschingen, Germany

APC Observers’ Programme concludes in Toronto
Delegates from Lima 2019 and Rio 2016 amongst others participated in the programme.

NPC Slovenia launches media campaign for athletes
The campaign gives exposure to Slovenia’s Paralympic hopefuls ahead of the Rio 2016 Games.

IBSA stage inaugural blind football European youth camp
Children from across Europe gathered in Hamburg, Germany, and learned various skills of the game.
Thousands turn out for para-sports festival in Iran
The country saw one of its biggest sports festivals for athletes with impairments

Jeremiasz, Verfuerth, Taylor receive US Open wild cards
The three wheelchair tennis players landed spots in the final Grand Slam competition of the year.

IWAS announces changes to World Games programme
The World Games will have four different categories to accommodate different age groups and help develop athletes.