Vista 2019 - News

Elisabetta Mijno of Italy competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Archery

Russia debut strong at Dutch para-archery tournament

Italy, Great Britain also battle for the podium in the first international competition in 2015.

Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain wins the Women's 100m T34 during the Diamond League at Alexander Stadium on August 24, 2014 in Birmingham, England.

Athletics

Hannah Cockroft aiming to break 100m record in Nottwil

British T34 wheelchair racers aims to continue her track record for breaking world records in Switzerland this weekend.

Powerlifting

Fatma Omar’s anti-doping suspension reduced to one year

The Egyptian powerlifter had her suspension reduced after appealing her case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Iran

Iran dedicates building for National Paralympic Day

National Paralympic Day was added to Iran’s annual calendar, showcasing their commitment to serve people with disabilities.

Cycling

Hailstone named New Zealand’s new para-cycling coach

Hailstone succeeds two-time Olympian Cameron, who took on a new role with Cycling New Zealand.

Ireland

Paralympics Ireland welcomes new members

Archery Ireland, Badminton Ireland and Irish Taekwondo Union were added to the Irish Paralympic family

Four Brazilian para-sport heroes stand in front of a Kinoplex sign

America

Brazilian Paralympic Committee and Kinoplex to partner

Videos of Brazilian para-sport heroes will be shown in more than 200 cinemas across the country

Cardrona general manager, Bridget Legnavsky and Cardrona terrain and snow manager, Dave Collett with Cameron Ross from High Performance Sport NZ and Audi quattro Winter Games NZ sports manager, Iona Bentley next to one of the fibre optic cable channels at Cardrona Alpine Resort

Winter Sports

‘High fibre’ partnership to aid New Zealand snow sports

Country’s top flight skiers and snowboarders will benefit from a new sports analysis system at the Cardrona Alpine Resort.

(L-R) Lenka Zahradnikova of Czech Republic, Maryna Shtal of Ukraine, Deborah Font of Spain, Darya Stukalova of Russia, Yaryna Matlo of Ukraine, Raquel Viel of Brazil and Nicole Frycova of Czech Republic compete in the Women's 200m Individual Medley - SM12 heat at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Swimming

Ten multi-medallists hoping to impress at Glasgow 2015

With just 50 days to go until the swimming Worlds get underway on 13 July, a number of multiple medallists are preparing themselves to hit their peak once again.

Great Britain’s Paralympic, world, European and Commonwealth champion Ollie Hynd gives an insight into his three heroes.

Swimming

#SuperheroSunday: Ollie Hynd

Only 50 days to go until Glasgow 2015 and Great Britain’s Paralympic and World champion Ollie Hynd tells us who he looks up to.

Brazil’s world 200m T38 champion Veronica Hipolito gives an insight into her three heroes.

Athletics

#SuperheroSunday: Veronica Hipolito

Brazilian teenager Hipolito is aiming to retain her 200m T38 world title in Doha, Qatar, in October.

Finland have been drawn in a favourable group at the 2015 Euros.

Wheelchair Rugby

Finnish wheelchair rugby team eye first Paralympics

The No. 10-ranked team were placed in a favourable group for the European Championships.

Swimming

Glasgow 2015 unveils medals

In 50 days’ time, the world’s best swimmers will line-up for the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain, which start on 13 July.