PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Eduardo Avila Sanchez named September’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Sanchez received a third of the vote after his impressive win at the 2014 judo worlds.

Susana Olarte y Noemi Tortul serán reconocidas por su trayectoria deportiva
Dos deportistas paralimpicas Argentinas que nos llenan de orgullo: Susana Olarte y Noemi Tortul

Josh Pauls: With a new year comes new challenges
Paralympic gold medallist, US ice sledge hockey player Josh Pauls about the challenges and advantages of having new team mates.
Murray announces retirement from Canada sledge hockey team
Four-time Paralympian and twice part of the World Championships-winning team, Graeme Murray is ‘hanging up his sled’ to move into developing the sport.

Naomi Soazo vuelve del retiro y sueña con Río 2016
La judoca venezolana, campeona en Beijing 2008, arriesga todo por Río 2016.

Big names set for NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters
The competition will see the likes of Great Britain’s Jordanne Whiley and Japan’s Yui Kamiji and Shingo Kuneida take to the court once more.

Over 200 people pre-registered for FUNdamentals programme
The Paralympic FUNdamentals resource launched by the Canadian Paralympic Committee has seen strong interest since its inception.

Milton inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Australia’s fastest ever skier and six-time Paralympic champion Michael Milton will join 382 national sporting stars.

Naomi Soazo ends retirement for Rio 2016 dream
The Venezuelan judoka, a Beijing 2008 champion, is risking her all for Rio 2016.
Benin aims high with three Paralympic days
Agitos Foundation funded project raises awareness of para-sport to recruit more athletes and increase public support.

Weir, Maughan, Loeffler and Vestey inducted into Hall of Fame
The four have been included in the Stoke Mandeville Hall of Fame for their dedication to the Paralympic movement.

Ice Sledge Hockey forum meets
All countries currently participating in the sport met for the first time since the sport’s incredible success at Sochi 2014.

IPC Swimming committee discusses past, present and future
IPC Swimming’s Sport Technical Committee met to discuss the 2013-16 strategic plan and how to take the sport forward over the next years.

Ireland hosts blade event and swimming masterclass
For the first time ever in Ireland, athletes were given the opportunity to try running blades and take part in a unique training session run by leading swimmers.

Hood takes on swimming leadership role in Canada
James Hood will lead the national para-swimming team towards Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

Portugese NPC to host first congress
The event, which will see IPC President Sir Philip Craven as a key speaker, will take place in Lisbon between 24-25 October.

Memorandum of Understanding between the IJF and IBSA
The agreement between the two organisations looks to continue the development of judo worldwide.

IPC Governing Board approves first 16 sports to be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Para-badminton to make its Paralympic Games debut at Tokyo 2020

Algeria to host 2015 goalball African Championships
The competition will take place in the capital city of Algiers in November 2015

Pope Francis meets para-athletes at Vatican
Audience with Pope Francis part of the “Believe to be Alive” events organised by the Italian Paralympic Committee.