PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

First World Series season in Paralympic year kicks off in Melbourne
World Series 2020 will travel to six countries instead of the initial seven – following the cancellation of the Singapore leg scheduled in May
Anja Wicker voted Athlete of the Month
German Nordic skier caused an upset at her home World Cup

Brazil, Egypt rule the roost in season opener
Nigerian stars dominate World Cup in front of home fans in Abuja

Vote for the best athlete of the month!
Three nominees from Canada, Chile and USA make up the shortlist

‘Old man’ Alyabyev looking for medal breakthrough in Sakhalin
Russia’s Far East to host a blitz of speed and technical races

Fifteen Para equestrian nations earn team slot for Tokyo 2020
'Team Canada is delighted to have secured a team slot for Canada Tokyo'

Drozdz ready to capitalise at World Cup
Polish sabre specialist is a new face to get to know ahead of the 2020 World Cup opener in Eger, Hungary

Canada and USA go head-to-head
North American rivals to face each other in two-game friendly series
Asian Paralympic Committee signs MoU with UNICEF
Focuses on promoting rights of children with disabilities
Modin finds his 'best feeling' of season in Finsterau
Swede won two out of three cross-country races and took the overall standings lead from Brian McKeever

Fearless Kurka rides fine line between daredevil and hotel host
Paralympic downhill champion relishes life lived on the edge

Tokyo 2020: Details of Flame Festivals unveiled
Nationwide Flame Festivals to take place during Paralympic Torch Relay

IPC to open first Paralympic Museum in Tokyo
‘It is vital that we chart the history of just how far the Paralympic Movement has come in a relatively short space of time’

I’mPOSSIBLE Award call for nominations launched
National Paralympic Committees are invited to nominate schools and Paralympians for the award

Five candidates who accomplished incredible feats
Star-studded shortlist features new names to kick off 2020’s voting

ANA becomes Supporting Partner of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch Relay
'ANA has always served as an ambassador for Japanese hospitality and culture'

IPC: “Encouraged and confident” after latest Tokyo 2020 Project Review
'We have been greatly impressed by the progress made by Tokyo 2020 in many areas since our last meeting in December'

US ace Shawn Morelli keen to emulate Rio glory at Tokyo 2020
A war injury seriously compromised her health in 2007; 13 years later, she seeks to defend two Paralympic golds at Tokyo 2020.

Juan Carlos Ortiz Cardenas suspended for anti-doping violation
Colombian powerlifter suspended for four years

‘Forced friendship’ leads to milestone moment for Marcoux
Canadian VI skier celebrates 50th World Cup podium with help of guide Tristan Rodgers