PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Aigner siblings lead Austria at home Europa Cup
Veronika Aigner, and twins Johannes and Barbara bring five medals to host nation at season’s first races in Resterhohe

Takamasa Nagai: There's always a chance for victory
A leading medal hope for Japan, the Paralympic judoka is hoping to showcase his brand of judo to the world next year

I’mPOSSIBLE Educators on mission to overcome stigma in Africa
Course participants excited about newfound knowledge on training teachers about inclusion

Tokyo 2020 update test events calendar
The updates test events will particularly focus on technical aspects including countermeasures against COVID-19

IPC podcast: Bruno Bosnjak spares no details
Croatian’s candid conversation about his two accidents and why he still keeps doing action sports

Muratova: Online World Cup 'forever in my heart'
Russian winner of the first edition of the virtual Series says competition brought 'breath of life to athletes and the sport'

Kobe 2022 unveils World Championships logo
Logo depicts Kobe landmarks and is designed with a positive message to spread the wave of peace and diversity through Para sport

Europa Cup races kick off Para alpine skiing season in Austria
Forty-four athletes from 10 nations to take part in competitions in Resterhohe and Kaunertal

The day Maradona learnt blind football
Argentinian blind football team captain Silvio Velo pays tribute to sports legend
World Para Snow Sports Championships postponed to 2022
First joint Worlds for Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country and Para snowboard were originally scheduled to February in Norway

Running united in the ASICS World Ekiden 2020
World Para Athletics mark presence in virtual relay with two teams bringing together runners from different countries and classes

Estonian university students get involved in I’mPOSSIBLE
Initially meant to engage youngsters, IPC’s global education programme also engages future educators

IPC and Commonwealth Games Federation form new partnership
Agreement allows for further development of the Para sport programme at Commonwealth Games

Crockett at peace with post-Paralympic career
After ups-and-downs, US Paralympic medallist finds new purpose in life as an educator

IPC is 'Proud Supporter' of Global Sports Week Paris
International forum to take place between 1-5 February 2021

Veiga hoping for Cristiano Ronaldo's support at home Euros
'He is the most influential Portuguese in the world,' says Para swimmer who believes major events can change attitudes towards disabilities in the country

World Championship hosts for 2021 and 2023 announced
Japan and Thailand presented the strongest bids to host the sport, which will make its Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020

IPC podcast: Hollywood can learn from Paralympics
‘Breaking Bad’ star shares how entertainment industry can improve portrayal of disability

Ukrainian Anton Kriukov receives 18-month ban
Athlete suspended for breaching the terms of his sanction for an anti-doping rule violation

Beijing 2022 countermeasure planning progresses
"There will be challenges ahead, however, which is why – through, for example, the COVID-19 countermeasure working group – we are fully preparing for all eventualities"