PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Big Interview: Eva Loeffler
The daughter of the Paralympic Movement’s founder has seen her father’s legacy live on in various forms. IPC

Slovenian students engage in para-sports
The inaugural Paralympic school day in Slovenia allowed students to participate in para-sports and interact with para-athletes.

Para-Table Tennis European Champs celebrates 100 days to go
LOC presents event website to mark the countdown of the event.

Ten things we’ve learned from the athletics season so far
The 2015 para-athletics season has been spectacular so far and is set to get even more exciting as we approach October’s World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Paralympians Hall and Peters inspire aspiring skiers
Paralympic gold medallist Adam Hall and double world champion Corey Peters offer advice as part of a talent identification and development camp supported by the Agitos Foundation.

TAM Airlines and TAM Viagens announce support for the Rio 2016 Games
TAM Airlines will be an official sponsor of next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.

ICSEMIS to take place in Brazil prior to Rio 2016 Paralympics
The sports science convention will take place in Santos, Brazil, between 31 August and 4 September 2016.

#Glasgow2015: Wilkie, Quin open city’s ‘newest’ pool
#Glasgow2015: Wilkie, Quin open city’s ‘newest’ pool

Swiss team announced for Para-Cycling Road World Champs
World and Paralympic champions Sandra Graf and Heinz Frei headline the Swiss team.

London 2012 superstars sign up to National Paralympic Day celebrations
Sophie Christiansen, Natasha Baker, Ali Jawad all set to attend the day in London on Sunday 26 July.

Almaty 2015 competition schedule published
Each day of competition at the IPC Powerlifting Asian Open between 26-30 July carries a series of rivalries and headliners.

Canada launches PSA campaign for Toronto 2015
Canada launches PSA campaign for Toronto 2015

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – June 2015
The public has until 9 July to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

WTF instates Para-Taekwondo Governing Board
The board of eight includes two athlete representatives.

What to watch: July 2015
With major events such as the swimming and para-cycling road World Champs, this is an important month for many athletes.

Evers ‘in great shape’ as Glasgow 2015 draws near
Dutch defending triple world champion sends a message to his competitors that he is “fit and feeling very well” ahead of 2015 swimming Worlds.

Six teams confirmed for Asian Blind Football Championships
The tournament will take place in Tokyo, Japan, this September with two teams qualifying for Rio 2016.

IPC Powerlifting Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships now open
Irish team of six heading to Glasgow swimming Worlds
Double Paralympians Ellen Keane and Darragh McDonald are joined by newcomers Ailbhe Kelly and Nicole Turner.

Rome to host wheelchair dance Worlds
More than 160 athletes from 29 countries expected to travel to Italy hoping to win couples and singles titles.