PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Paralympic medallists return to table
The Lignano Masters Open table tennis competition in Italy this week will draw several medallists from London 2012.

Fernandez beats Houdet for Pensacola title
Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez upset France’s Stephane Houdet to win the Pensacola Open title in Florida, USA.

Germany’s Eskau makes it two from two in Sochi
Eskau and Canada's Brian McKeever land their second gold medals in World Cup Finals

Chuck Aoki: Every sport matters
USA wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki explains why Olympic or Paralympic sports cannot just be removed from the programme overnight.

Russia win big on first day of Nordic World Cup Finals
Host nation of Sochi 2014 win nine out of 18 medals available in cross-country sprint events
Saturday's Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals cancelled
High winds in and around competition venue lead to cancellation of Saturday's competition

Nordic skiers learn more about anti-doping
Outreach booth for athletes in Sochi, Russia proves huge success

Germany win gold in Nagano
Germany defeated Japan for gold and Great Britain beat Estonia for bronze at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
IPC Powerlifting Euros website launched
The IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships will take place from 22-28 May in Alexin, Russia.

Japan and Germany to play for gold
Japan defeated Estonia and Germany beat Great Britain in the semi-finals at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
World’s best Nordic skiers in Sochi for World Cup Finals
Live coverage to begin on Saturday at 8:00 CET via www.ParalympicSport.TV
IPC Powerlifting Euros website launched
The IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships will take place from 22-28 May in Alexin, Russia.

USA dominate Maribor snowboard cross World Cup
USA’s Mike Shea and the Netherlands’ Bibian Mentel won the lower limb impairment classes of the 2013 IPCAS Snowboard Cross World Cup (Maribor).

BPA renew partnerships with EDF Energy
EDF have a longstanding history of supporting the Paralympic Movement that dates back to 1992.
Hug to headline Al Ain athletics meet
The 7th International Athletics Meeting in Al Ain, UAE, will take place a few days before the IPC Athletics Grand Prix kicks off in Dubai.

IPC announces swimming Ones to Watch for 2013
Here are the top swimmers to keep your eyes on heading into the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal, Canada.

Parsons to lead Brazil another four years
IPC Governing Board member Andrew Parsons was re-elected as the President of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee.
IPC’s Cody named to 2018 Co-ordination Commission
IPC Governing Board member Ann Cody will serve this year on the IOC Co-ordination Commission for PyeongChang 2018.

Great Britain shine on Nagano ice
Great Britain defeated Poland 8-0 and Estonia beat Slovakia 2-0 on the final day of group play at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.

Sledge Spotlight: Mitsuru Nagase
Goaltender Mitsuru Nagase will be one of Japan’s key players in trying to get the team back to the Paralympic Winter Games.