PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC Statement regarding deaf sports and the Paralympic Games
IPC President Sir Philip Craven was misquoted in report regarding an LSE event.

Alicante 2013: What to follow on day five
The last day of competition could see a Spanish or British rifle gold and a title battle for Olivera Nakovska-Bikova to follow her Paralympic triumph.

Alicante 2013: Nakovska-Bikova, the shooter's apprentice
Heading into the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships, Paralympic Champion Nakovska-Bikova will be looking to add to her historic gold medal from London 2012 under the guidance of her coach and fellow shooter.

One week to go until 2013 Asian Youth Para-Games
More than 1,200 athletes from 30 countries will converge on Kuala Lumpur to compete in 14 sports.

Brazilian sprinters, judokas grab Youth Parapan golds
Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico are the top four in the medals table thus far at the 2013 Youth Parapan American Games.
Torino 2013: South Korea preview
What you need to know about South Korea before the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament, which takes place from 20-26 October in Torino, Italy.

Brazil, Argentina dominating Youth Parapans
With the first day of swimming action underway at the 2013 Youth Parapan American Games, Brazil and Argentina had no trouble finding the podium.

Top 17 tips for athletes to get to grips with Twitter
Hundreds of para-athletes are already on Twitter. With a potential audience of 200 million, it is the perfect tool to publish information, engage with fans and market yourself.

Nine countries to duel for Asia-Oceania boccia titles
IPC One to Watch Pattaya Tadtong of Thailand will be among the 76 athletes competing at the 2013 BISFed Boccia Asia-Oceania Championships.

Alicante 2013: What to follow on day three
Rule changes could see a changing of the guard in the R7 (men's 50m rifle 3 positions) and New Zealander Michael Johnson will be looking to defend his world record in the R4 (mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2).

APC President to be elected at Friday’s General Assembly
During the 12th Americas Paralympic Committee General Assembly elections will take place for the APC Executive Committee.

Alicante 2013: What to follow on day four
Paralympic champion Korhan Yamac will line up in the P1 (men’s 10m air pistol SH1) on the second to last day of the 2013 IPC Shooting European Championships.

Wheelchair dance allows mixed nationality couples
Temporary waiver for all competitions, except World or regional championships, is introduced to further develop the sport.
Torino 2013: Sweden preview
What you need to know about Sweden before the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament, which takes place from 20-26 October in Torino, Italy.
Ice sledge hockey from Torino to be streamed live
Fans around the world will be able to watch all games from next week’s IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament live online.

Iran holds first national throwing champs, seminar
National Paralympic Committee athletics championship in throwing events attended by Paralympians and world champions.

Brazilian medal hopes head to Youth Parapans
Brazil fields strong team of youngsters, including world champions, for the Youth Parapan American Games being held in Buenos Aires.
Sochi 2014 Paralympics scheduled released
There will be 72 sets of medals contested across five sports at next year’s Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

Andrew Parsons to serve on Tokyo 2020 Commission
Brazil’s IPC Governing Board Member will participate on the IOC Co-ordination Commission to help ensure a successful 2020 Games.

Youth Parapans welcome 17 countries to Buenos Aires
The Opening Ceremony of the Youth Parapan American Games drew government officials and 600 athletes in Argentina.