PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Paralympics Ireland releases second instalment of powerful ‘More Than Sport’ campaign
Middle distance runner Michael McKillop, a winner of Paralympic, world and European titles, stars in the new promotional video

Buffalo 2016: Canada beat USA
Tyler McGregor’s third-period goal lifts team over reigning world champions in preliminary rounds.

Sport Week: History of boccia
The sport is perhaps the earliest game ever played by mankind, with roots in ancient Greece and Egypt.

Australia Post helps deliver 2016 Paralympic team to Rio
The postal service provider will be a Major Partner with the APC.

Russia claims final sitting volleyball qualification spot
Russia will be sending a men’s and women’s team to the Rio 2016 Games after their success at the World ParaVolley Intercontinental.

Ostersund 2016: Russia Team Preview
What you need to know about Russia prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.

IPC warns athletes regarding Meldonium
The substance has been on the WADA 2016 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods effective 1 January 2016.

Ostersund 2016: Sweden Team Preview
What you need to know about Sweden prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.

Sport Week: Boccia venue at Rio 2016
Spectators can watch the sport 10-16 September in the Carioca Arena 2 venue.

My best and worst moments with South Africa’s Ilse Hayes
The sprinter shares the highs of breaking the world record and the lows of disqualification.

Ireland to host second international CP football tournament
The tournament brings a mix of talent levels and aims to develop teams.

Ostersund 2016: Czech Republic Team Preview
What you need to know about Czech Republic prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.

BISFed Individual Worlds: Thailand take double gold
Pattaya Tadtong and Worawut Saengampa claimed the BC1 and BC3 titles, respectively.

Ostersund 2016: Germany Team Preview
What you need to know about Germany prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.

Alex Massie: My first time on a snowboard
After being sent a video on para-snowboarding, Massie decided to pick up his board once again to see if he still had the passion.

Ostersund 2016: Italy Team Preview
What you need to know about Italy prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.

Buffalo 2016: Canada, the USA flex strengths on day one
Defending world champion the USA won in shut-out fashion.

Ostersund 2016: Norway Team Preview
What you need to know about Norway prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.

Swimming European Open to be shown live
An expert commentary team of world and Paralympic medallists Paul Noble, Giles Long and Liz Johnson will voice the coverage.

Tapper first Australian Paralympian to qualify for Olympics
The 26-year-old secured her Olympic spot at the Oceania qualification tournament.