Vista 2019 - News

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Blind Football

Japan to host 2015 Asian Blind Football Championships

The sport returns to Tokyo for another event following the city’s success in hosting the 2014 World Championships.

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Powerlifting

China’s Liu looking for revenge over Mohsin

Having relinquished his world record at October’s Asian Para Games, China’s Paralympic powerlifting champion Lei Liu longs to return to the top of the podium at July’s Asian Open Championships.

Rio 2016

World Games give goalball teams shot at Rio 2016

Three men's, two women’s teams will qualify for the Paralympics following the competition.

Wheelchair Rugby

Japan not wasting time as Asia-Oceania Championships approaches

Following a fourth-place finish at the wheelchair rugby World Championships, Japan eyes another shot for Rio 2016.

Cycling

Australia names team for Para-cycling Road World Championships

Cooke, Donohoe look to defend their titles.

Murray’s double gold lands him Allianz Athlete of the Month for April 2015

The British boccia player picks up the most votes following his showing at the European Continental Cup.

Rio 2016

Rio to host International Paralympic Day on 7 September 2015

More than 3 million tickets will be made available for the Games, with the Organising Committee aiming to break London 2012’s record of 2.8 million sales.

Athletics

World record holder Brown aims to run even faster in 2015

The US sprinter will line-up at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Mesa, USA, aiming to run even faster than ever before.

Sitting Volleyball

Canada nominates sitting volleyball squads for Toronto 2015

Men, women’s teams to contend for berth to Rio 2016 Parlympics.

Gwang-Geun Choi of South Korea attacks during the u100kgs quarter-finals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Judo

London 2012 champion Choi hopes to rebound at IBSA World Games

South Korean judoka is refining his techniques with the goal of defending his Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.

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Equestrian

Slow start does not stop Morganti from wins in Mannheim, Germany

The Italian rider records a personal best in the Grade Ia category at the para-equestrian dressage event

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Wheelchair Tennis

Mixed doubles a hit at SA Open

Players at Super Series tournaments can sign up for mixed doubles on-site

Archery

Iran’s Nemati sets new para-archery world record

The London 2012 Paralympic gold medallist hit a 657 in the recurve open.

Table Tennis

Bayley, Davies eager for season debut at Slovenia Open

Great Britain gets to see where they stacks up among para-table tennis international competition.

Boccia

Brazil, Canada finish atop at Americas Team, Pairs Championships

The boccia event featured nail-biting matches across all 3 categories.

Athletics

IPC Athletics’ education programme takes place in El Salvador

The course was the fourth of its kind this year and trained 20 National Technical Officials.

VISTA

IPC and International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) sign Partnership Agreement

Partners since 2009, the two organisations have agreed to work together identifying a number of collaborative areas through to after the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics