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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
3: Barcelona 1992: the benchmark for the future
“The Paralympic Games in Barcelona were the first of their kind, crowned with success which highlighted to the world the human quest for great sporting achievements.” - Juan Antonio Samaranch, IOC President
Barry Couzner appointed World ParaVolley interim President
Australian Barry Couzner will now stand in as interim President in the wake of Dr Hossam Mostafa’s resignation.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Youngster
The next round of athletes is now out for the public vote after a packed month of para-sport in August.
Polychronidis battles boccia training ‘boredom’ for world title
The Greek boccia player has been training for hours each day for the 2014 Boccia World Championships. Although it can be tediously repetitive, he’s driven by the will to win.
Date change for 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships
The biggest para-athletics event ahead of Rio 2016 will now take place between 22-31 October 2015.
WADA approves APC anti-doping rules
The new rules formulated by the Asian Paralympic Committee will be in use during the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.
Xiao Fei Gu targeting gold and records at Asian Para Games
The world champion is keen to add to his medal collection at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.
Press Accreditation open for the TO2015 Parapan Am Games
TO2015 has opened the press accreditation process for the 2015 Parapan American Games.
4: Jonnie Peacock silences 80,000 people
Before sending them into raptures 10.90 seconds later at London 2012
Series of 2015 regional powerlifting comps announced
Competitions confirmed for the Americas, Asia and Europe in the year before the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
5: Sydney 2000
The Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games got the Paralympic Movement back on the track with a sensational showcase of sport.
Who introduced archery to the Paralympic Movement?
Sir Ludwig Guttmann chose archery to open the programme of the first International Games for the Disabled at Stoke Mandeville in 1948. Later on it was one of the original Paralympic sports at the Rome 1960 Paralympic Games.
Eight courts under construction for TORONTO 2015
The best wheelchair tennis stars will battle it out on eight brand new courts built at the University of Toronto, Canada.
Italy’s Sara Morganti wins Allianz Athlete of the Month Best Female
After her incredible performance at the Alltech 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games, Morganti received 41 per cent of the vote.
Six nations set for 2014 Americas Cup
The top sides from the competition will then qualify for the TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games.
Ten things we learned from the 2014 para-swimming season
Amazing comebacks, emerging faces and new rivalries will punctuate the two years before Rio 2016.
Russia dominate Continents Cup
Russia celebrated numerous gold medals as the 2014 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Continents Cup concluded.
‘Nothing is Impossible’ video reaches two million views
The inspirational video, featuring armless Egyptian table tennis star Ibrahim Hamato, has gone viral around the world.
6: Great Wall of China and Forbidden City made accessible
Legacy of Beijing 2008 Paralympics leaves Great Wall of China and Forbidden City accessible.
Six months after Sochi: golden girl Schaffelhuber looks back at her success
The five-time Paralympic champion reflects how Sochi changed her life.