PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Brazil tops medals table at Rio 2016 Test Event
The hosts of the next Paralympic Games doubled their gold medal haul on the final day of competition (23 January) of the IPC Powerlifting World Cup.

Alaryani secures victory at home shooting World Cup
Australian Natalie Smith also completed a stunning win over Slovakia’s Veronika Vadovicova in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

OCS Group Ireland sponsors Irish Paralympic team
The facilities management service provider returns to support the Irish squad heading to Rio 2016.

Four Japanese newspapers become Tokyo 2020 Official Partners
The media organisations will provide content in the lead up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

USA beat Canada in OT for World Sledge Hockey Challenge title
Josh Pauls' goal helps US win back-to-back gold medals.

Records fall at Rio 2016 powerlifting event
Colombia’s Jainer Cantillo sets new continental mark on way to gold, while Cuba’s Jesus Drake Veja lifts personal best to top podium.

Ripa ready to rip after delayed season start
Swedish Paralympic champion Helene Ripa is ready for her first cross-country skiing World Cup after missing the opening round.

Russia secure podium double at shooting World Cup
Germany’s Natascha Hiltrop also claimed victory on the rifle range in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates on Saturday (23 January).

France’s Bochet wins 51st World Cup race in St. Moritz
World champion Marie Bochet steals another win in slalom in Switzerland.

Sledge hockey camp kick starts development
On and off ice training in Dolny Kubin, Slovakia, saw aspiring players and their coaches provided with world-class expertise.

Kyodo signs MoU to be Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games host news agency
Kyodo will provide comprehensive national news, sports and pictorial coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Shooting World Cup in Al Ain to kick off season
More than 100 athletes from 27 countries will begin the Paralympic year in the United Arab Emirates.

World Cup newcomers highlight St. Moritz slalom
Great Britain’s Menna Fitzpatrick and the USA’s Thomas Walsh secure wins in IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in Switzerland.
Sailors continue Rio 2016 Paralympic campaign in Miami
Races in the 2.4mR and Sonar classes will be held at the World Cup in Miami, USA.

Canada, USA to play for World Sledge Hockey Challenge title
South Korea and Russia will play for the bronze medal.

Agitos Foundation, PyeongChang 2018 partner
Five workshops and grants for equipment will be delivered in Europe and Asia in the lead up to the next Paralympic Winter Games.

Brazil's Luzineide, Carra highlight powerlifting World Cup
Brazilian athletes take double gold at the Test Event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Hamerlak suspended for four years for Anti-Doping violation
The Polish T54 wheelchair racer tested positive for steroids following an out-of-competition test in July.

IPC conclude sixth Project Review with PyeongChang 2018
POCOG called upon to raise awareness of winter para-athletes, sports.
Canada beat USA in shootout, take first place
Canada will face South Korea in the semi-finals of the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.