PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

US announces team for 2013 IPC Swimming Worlds
Up-and-coming talent and London 2012 Paralympic Games medallists highlight the roster for the biggest swimming competition since the Paralympics.

Czech Republic and Italy brush off rivalry
Although they are nearly geographic neighbors, Czech and Italian ice sledge hockey players say their rivalry is no big deal heading into the World Championships.

Central American Para Games open on Friday
Around 250 athletes from six countries will compete in San Jose, Costa Rica
Balkan NPCs meet to develop Paralympic Movement together
After a fruitful workshop, the National Paralympic Committees in the Balkan region have set out a plan of how they can work more closely together in the future.

Ottobock reveals technical service team for Sochi 2014
Three Brits part of 30-strong team of orthopaedic technicians assisting athletes competing at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

Des records en abondance aux championnats de paranatation Can-Am
Il y avait 75 nageurs canadiens dans la compétition, qui servait pour les sélections pour l’équipe pour les championnats du monde de natation du CIP 2013 qui auront lieu du 11 au 18 août à Montréal.

Same coach, separate classes
Despite different impairments, Paralympians Evan O’Hanlon and Scott Reardon have become close training partners heading into Australian Nationals.

Andre Viger selected for Canadian Sports Hall of Fame
After competing at five Paralympic Games, winning 10 medals, Paralympic wheelchair racing pioneer André Viger has been selected for the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame

Strong, Duce, Chandler top US Snowboard Cross nationals
At the final snowboard cross event on the IPCAS calendar for this season, Evan Strong, Heidi Jo Duce and Joseph Chandler of the USA topped the podium.
IPC reveals shooting Ones to Watch list
Six of the world’s best shooting athletes have been identified as Ones to Watch for the upcoming season.
Goyang 2013: Canada preview
What you need to know about Canada prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Goyang 2013: Norway preview
What you need to know about Norway prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Goyang 2013: Czech Republic preview
What you need to know about the Czech Republic prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Brazilian Paralympic Committee and Caixa sign unprecedented deal
The deal worth 120 million Brazilian real (EUR 46.15 million) until 2016 will be invested in Paralympic sport and athletes.

Poland’s Rodzik ready for comeback on home soil
After missing out on London 2012 due to injury, Polish Paralympic shooter Filip Rodzik has his sights set on the new season, beginning with next week’s IPC Shooting World Cup.

Goyang 2013: Sweden preview
What you need to know about Sweden prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Goyang 2013: Italy preview
What you need to know about Italy prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Morocco hold first-ever national Para-Games
As part of an Agitos Foundation development initiative, the Moroccan Para-Games took place for the first time.

Goyang 2013: Korea preview
What you need to know about Korea prior to the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

Canadian gold medallist Stilwell juggles campaign
Heading into the IPC Athletics World Championships, Canada’s Michelle Stilwell is also running for office in the British Columbia.