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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rio 2016 in numbers
Check out what made Latin America’s first Paralympic Games a true success.
South Koreans steal show at Belgium Open
Led by Hyejeong Jang and Youngho Lee, South Korean flexed their strengths ahead of November’s IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Asian Championships.
10 athletes from the Americas who shone in Rio
Check out 10 remarkable athletes from the region who achieved sporting glory at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.
Rowing: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
Find out which nation has shown consistent dominance and which countries are seeing development.
Schools named after Brazilian Paralympians
The host country’s gold medallists at Rio 2016 were honoured by the Rio City Hall in recognition of their performances.
Canada to field ‘more youthful’ ice sledge hockey side
Youngsters are named to national team alongside more established names following a selection camp.
Triathlon: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
The sport was on the programme for the first time in history. Find out what emerged.
ITTF, San-Ei continue partnership to Tokyo 2020
The Japanese manufacturer will continue as the ITTF’s official table provider for the next Games.
Carlos Neuhaus eyes successful Parapan Am Games
The newly elected President of Lima 2019 Organising Committee stated that he is sure this Games will have “a positive impact on the national economy.”
Positive site visit for alpine skiing Worlds concludes
The Local Organising Committee are planning an exciting programme of events as well as looking to host a great competition in Tarvisio, Italy.
Colin Lynch makes history with first Para cycling UCI Hour Record
The Irishman managed a distance of 43.133km to beat the previous best by more than 2km.
Girismen to put athletes at centre of decision making
Gizem Girismen wants to reinforce a system that values athlete ideas so that the IPC can remain athlete-focused.
Klug hoping for a ‘good day’ in search of medal
The German Nordic skier is preparing for her home World Championships in Finsterau from 10-19 February.
Football 5: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
Brazil might have extended their winning streak, but September´s Paralympic Games proved that the gap is closing in blind football.
Anderson hungry for another Paralympics
South Africa’s lone archer talks about his amazing Paralympic debut experience that has him aiming for Tokyo 2020.
Monthly preview: October 2016
The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games might be over, but Para sport continues – check out which events will headline this month.
Serbian Paralympians celebrated at City Assembly
Citizens in Belgrade warmly greeted their Paralympians, who brought home nine medals from Rio.
Bidding open for 2017 Para Triathlon competitions
The ITU is opening the process for hosts following the sport’s successful Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.
Ice sledge hockey B-Pool Worlds set for Tomakomai
Teams from Czech Republic, Japan, Slovakia and Great Britain will play between 28 November – 3 December 2016.
Para sport in review: September 2016
The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games was the highlight of the month.