PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Chuck Aoki: Changing society’s mindset about disability
The US wheelchair rugby player gives his view on the role media can play in portraying people with an impairment.

Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Beijing, China
Around 160 athletes from 14 countries will compete in the fourth Grand Prix of 2015.

Brazil showcases Toronto 2015 outfits at Sao Paulo Fashion Week
Paralympic standouts model Parapan Am ceremonial uniforms in Latin America‘s biggest fashion event
Perfect 10 world records for swimmers in Berlin
Three new marks for Great Britain and two for Australia at the International Deutsche Meisterschaft in Berlin, Germany.

Five facts about Beijing
Ahead of this weekend’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Beijing, China, here are five facts you may not know about Beijing

Buffalo 2015: Italy preview
Reigning European champions Italy have an impressive mix of youth and experience heading into Buffalo 2015.

Wheelchair dancers to get season underway in Kazakhstan
Top ranked couples will begin 2015 at the 2015 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Kazakhstan Open from Saturday (18 April).

Li aims to get back to world title winning form at Beijing Grand Prix
The 26-year-old T53 wheelchair racer will be hoping to hit form at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix as October’s World Championships fast approach.

Rodzik and Okoniewski to meet at Poland World Cup
European pistol champion Filip Rodzik will headline for the hosts, against his teammate and rival Slawomir Okoniewski.

USA’s McFadden wins Laureus Sport Award
The US Paralympian was honoured for her achievements in both athletics and cross-country skiing.
Foundation for Global Sports Development pledges support
A grant of USD 75,000 is to be used to fund education and awareness around IPC Ice Sledge Hockey and the Paralympic Movement.

Abbott World Marathon Majors wheelchair series announced
New series will see the world's best marathon racers compete for an annual USD 50,000 prize.

IPC President tells UN the Paralympics are a world leader in driving social inclusion
Sir Philip Craven and three-time Paralympian were speaking at a special event to commemorate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.

Canada’s Ferguson not focusing on Rio 2016 just yet
The veteran wheelchair basketball player is first hoping to qualify for next year’s Paralympics with success at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

Swedish Paralympic Committee announces candidate list for Rio 2016
The list features athletes who could make next year’s Paralympic Games and will be updated as the event gets closer.

#WorkoutWednesday with Australia’s Rheed McCracken
The T34 wheelchair racer guides us through a typical day of training ahead of October’s World Championships in Doha, Qatar
Agitos Foundation launches 2015 Grant Support Programme
EUR 650,000 available to IPC Members’ para-sport development projects for the third year in a row.

Japan look towards European style of play
Japanese ice sledge hockey coach Nakakita Koji is looking to implement changes at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships.

Australia claim all four titles at the ITTF Oceania Para-Table Tennis Championships
The historic event was the first ITTF competition to integrate able-bodied and para-table tennis athletes.

World’s best swimmers gather in Berlin
Nearly 570 athletes from over 40 countries will compete in the Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaften between 16-19 April in Germany.