PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Rwanda tops podium at African Open
Top-ranked Para taekwondo athlete Mohammed Aatif was stunned in the semifinal.

#WePlayTogether: Snyder returns to alma mater, military roots
The six-time Paralympic champion and war veteran is using his experience with Para sport to give back.

#WePlayTogether: Iranian female Para athletes break down barriers
Paralympic champions Javanmardidodmani, Nemati pave the pathway toward equality in their country and the world.

#WePlayTogether: Rwanda featured in UN photo exhibition
In celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the exhibition highlights what the UN and players all around the world do to harness the power of sport.

Cheri Blauwet confirmed as VISTA 2017 keynote speaker
The Paralympic medallist-turned-medical professional will talk on the importance of engaging all people with an impairment.

#WePlayTogether: Changing perceptions, accessibility
As part of the celebrations for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the IPC looks back at the impact the Paralympic Games have had on communities.

Italy’s Para ice hockey team gets new addition
Eusebiu Antochi will join the ranks of his new country for the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships.
Paredes motivated after a satisfying season
After a top three finish in both the banked slalom and snowboard-cross World Cup, the Spanish snowboarder is ready for PyeongChang 2018.

APC seeks inclusion of Para sport at 2019 Arafura Games
NPC Australia is leading the call for Para sports in the multi-sporting event’s programme.

Peacock looking to shush crowd once more at London 2017
The double Paralympic champion issues a rallying cry for fans to buy tickets for his tilt at sprint glory on 16 July.

Q&A with new IPC Athletes’ Council Chairperson Chelsey Gotell
Canadian Paralympic swimmer talks about her experience and priorities in giving Para athletes a louder voice within the Movement.

The IPC commended by WADA for Rio 2016 anti-doping programme
WADA’s Independent Observer Team said the IPC’s anti-doping programme achieved a number of positive outcomes in the face of challenging circumstances.

Friendship put aside as Pilbeam, Harvey renew rivalry
The Australians will race head-to-head in the opening World Para Triathlon Series.

Asian Paralympic Committee supports women’s camp
A development wheelchair basketball camp will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, later in April.

Young athletes train in Para bobsleigh
The last training session of the International Monobob, Para Bob and Skeleton School concluded in Latvia.

Gangneung 2017: Norway team preview
The European bronze medallists are hoping for a podium place at the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships.

Eui Hyun Sin - My season highlights
The South Korean picks out three key moments from the 2017 season where he transformed into a medal hope for his home Paralympic Winter Games.

Athletics Australia name six stars for London 2017
The initial selections follow the 2017 Australian Athletics Championships which concluded on Sunday.

WADA publishes 2015 anti-doping rule violations report
Report illustrates doping offences committed in global sport during 2015

Josh Pauls fine-tuning his game under new coach
Team USA learning better puck retrieval skills heading into 2017 World Championships.