Healthy and Fit for Optimal Performance
4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Sledge Spotlight: Gregory Leperdi

Italy’s Greg Leperdi can be credited for much of ice sledge hockey’s growth in Italy, as he helped organise this week’s tournament in Torino.

Irek Zaripov

Petushkov to give Zaripov run for his money

After a glittering performance at Vancouver 2010, Russia’s Irek Zaripov will have to fight hard – mainly against fellow teammates – to maintain his top position.

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What to watch: February

Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in February.

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IWRF to hold European Qualifier

The Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands will all try to qualify for the wheelchair rugby European Championships.

Pavel Kubes

Sledge Spotlight: Pavel Kubes

Czech defenseman Pavel Kubes will limit himself on social media this season so he can focus purely on the upcoming ice sledge hockey World Championships.