PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

PyeongChang 2018 releases mascots animation video
POCOG released the first episode of Soohorang and Bandabi animated series.

Wheelchair basketball round-up: July-August
The qualified teams for Rio 2016 competed in international friendlies ahead of the Paralympic Games.

Iran wins football 7 qualification tournament
Iran defeated Scotland in the finals; both teams qualified for 2017 World Championships.

Germany, Netherlands, Brazil name Para equestrian teams
Dutch rider and gold medal favourite Rixt van Der Horst will make an anticipated Paralympic debut.

Guglialmelli set to compete at his third Paralympics
Argentina’s Para equestrian rider is hoping to reach the Paralympic final at Rio 2016.

Sport Week: US Para triathlon triple trouble
A closer look at teammates Allysa Seely, Hailey Danisewicz and Melissa Stockwell, all battling for the same gold medal.

Five big moments from Toronto 2015
To mark one-year anniversary of the largest Parapan Am Games ever, which began on 7 August 2015, here are five magical moments to recall.

The IPC suspends the Russian Paralympic Committee with immediate effect
The decision was taken unanimously by the IPC Governing Board as a result of NPC Russia’s inability to fulfil its IPC membership responsibilities and obligations.

The IPC decision on the membership status of the Russian Paralympic Committee
Speech by IPC Athletes’ Council Chairperson Todd Nicholson

The IPC decision on the membership status of the Russian Paralympic Committee
Speech by IPC President Sir Philip Craven

Statement regarding the Russian Paralympic Committee - no decision yet announced
The IPC’s decision will not be announced until 17:00 CEST on Sunday 7 August.

Seven countries announce Rio 2016 delegations
El Salvador, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela name their athletes for September’s Paralympics.

Sport Week: Para triathlon storylines in Rio
Find out which rivalries to watch for, which country could sweep an event and more on the sport’s Paralympic debut.

Australian triathlon, US football 7 athletes named
Australia will send seven Para triathletes to Rio, and the US announced their football 7-a-side roster.
Kimura: My three aims for Rio 2016
The Japanese visually impaired swimmer has some clear goals in mind for his third Paralympic Games.
Veronika Vadovicova: My best and worst moments
The Slovakian world champion relives the times she will remember forever, and those she would rather forget.

Patmore to use track experience to further winter dream
Australian snowboarder Simon Patmore believes his medal winning skills from sprinting will be useful for his new ventures on the snow.

Sport Week: Para triathletes to watch for
Here are four athletes battling for the first ever Paralympic gold medals at Rio 2016.

Japan reveals Rio 2016 Paralympic roster
Masaki Fujita and Shingo Kunidea are among the 127 athletes heading to the Paralympic Games this September.

Refugees to compete in dedicated team at Rio 2016 Paralympics
Para athletes will stand for courage, determination, inspiration and equality at the world’s number one sporting event for driving social inclusion.