PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Paralympians Hall and Peters inspire aspiring skiers
Paralympic gold medallist Adam Hall and double world champion Corey Peters offer advice as part of a talent identification and development camp supported by the Agitos Foundation.

TAM Airlines and TAM Viagens announce support for the Rio 2016 Games
TAM Airlines will be an official sponsor of next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.

ICSEMIS to take place in Brazil prior to Rio 2016 Paralympics
The sports science convention will take place in Santos, Brazil, between 31 August and 4 September 2016.

#Glasgow2015: Wilkie, Quin open city’s ‘newest’ pool
#Glasgow2015: Wilkie, Quin open city’s ‘newest’ pool

Swiss team announced for Para-Cycling Road World Champs
World and Paralympic champions Sandra Graf and Heinz Frei headline the Swiss team.

London 2012 superstars sign up to National Paralympic Day celebrations
Sophie Christiansen, Natasha Baker, Ali Jawad all set to attend the day in London on Sunday 26 July.

Almaty 2015 competition schedule published
Each day of competition at the IPC Powerlifting Asian Open between 26-30 July carries a series of rivalries and headliners.

Canada launches PSA campaign for Toronto 2015
Canada launches PSA campaign for Toronto 2015

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – June 2015
The public has until 9 July to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

WTF instates Para-Taekwondo Governing Board
The board of eight includes two athlete representatives.

What to watch: July 2015
With major events such as the swimming and para-cycling road World Champs, this is an important month for many athletes.

Evers ‘in great shape’ as Glasgow 2015 draws near
Dutch defending triple world champion sends a message to his competitors that he is “fit and feeling very well” ahead of 2015 swimming Worlds.

Six teams confirmed for Asian Blind Football Championships
The tournament will take place in Tokyo, Japan, this September with two teams qualifying for Rio 2016.

IPC Powerlifting Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships now open
Irish team of six heading to Glasgow swimming Worlds
Double Paralympians Ellen Keane and Darragh McDonald are joined by newcomers Ailbhe Kelly and Nicole Turner.

Rome to host wheelchair dance Worlds
More than 160 athletes from 29 countries expected to travel to Italy hoping to win couples and singles titles.

Faces of the future: Brazil’s Veronica Hipolito
After winning the 200m world title in 2013, the Brazilian T38 sprinter said her life changed forever.

Vynohradets modest about team’s Glasgow 2015 chances
The most decorated athlete from the 2013 Worlds is giving little away about Ukraine’s hopes for the 2015 edition.

Three cities to host events for BPA’s National Paralympic Day
A number of British Paralympic medallists will join National Paralympic Day celebrations in Brighton, Nottingham and Plymouth.
Football 7 World Championships: Team of the tournament
After two weeks of intense competition at the Cerebral Palsy Football 7-a-side World Championships find out who made the team of the tournament.