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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
What to watch: May 2015
Here’s a brief rundown of the top para-sport events around the world to keep your eyes on during May.
Russia, USA, Canada and Norway roll into Buffalo 2015 semi-finals
The preliminary round has finished at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.
Five questions for Buffalo 2015 playoffs
With playoff matchups determined, here’s what to watch in the final games at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.
Germany and Italy advance to Buffalo 2015 fifth-place game
Germany surprised the Czech Republic and Italy cruised past Japan at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – April 2015
The public has until 8 May to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
Big names to gather in Mannheim, Germany for para-equestrian dressage competition
World champions Morganti, Der Horst among riders taking part
IPC CEO meets German Parliamentary State Secretary Ulrich Kelber
Xavier Gonzalez and Ulrich Kelber discussed how the relationship of the IPC, the city of Bonn and the federal government can be strengthened.
Marking 500 days to go until para-equestrian event begins for Rio 2016
Event hopes to build off of success from London 2012 Games
USOC launches website to help fundraise for Paralympic hopefuls
Team USA Registry a new, unique way for fans to donate to athletes
Castillo closes Mexico City 2015 in style
Worlds bronze medallist secures Mexico’s first place finish in the medal’s table, breaking the Americas record twice on the way to close the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Americas Open Championships.
Mexico City and Cartagena to host Worlds and Americas Champs
Two huge boosts for powerlifting in the Americas will take place in the years after the first Paralympic Games in South America at Rio 2016.
Rheinsberg competition to gather world’s best dancers
Over thirty top ranking wheelchair dancers from 11 countries set for Rheinsberg Rohlstuhltanzfestival this weekend (2-3 May).
Brazilian fencers dominate at Americas Championships
Action stays in Montreal, Canada, for the World Cup
#WorkoutWednesday with Martina Caironi
She can speak five languages and holds numerous major titles, but what training does Italy’s T42 athlete Martina Caironi do on a typical day?
Lucas becomes first British athlete selected for Rio 2016
The London 2012 sailing gold medallist looks to defend her prize in the 2.4mR class
Americas records for Araujo, Ortiz at Mexico City 2015
Mexican gold medal count increases to five after two more gold medals for the hosts of the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Open Americas Championships on Tuesday (28 April).
Great Britain’s Baker rides new horse to gold at para-equestrian meeting in Waregem, Belgium
On Sooki St. James, the London 2012 champion takes team, individual events in Grade II competition
WOWOW Inc., to include wheelchair tennis in lineup
Japanese broadcasting company will show Grand Slam wheelchair tennis tournaments.
Iranian Paralympic champion passes away
Hossein Barghchi won gold at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games.
Clap de fin for Gauthier-Manuel
France’s multiple Paralympic and Worlds medallist Vincent Gauthier-Manuel has retired from alpine skiing after eight years at the top of the sport.