PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

New Zealand team announced for UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships
The event will take place in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands between 26-29 March.

Allianz and IPC Athletics extend global partnership until end of 2016
The financial services provider becomes a tier one partner of October’s World Championships and the 2016 European Championships

Training Tuesdays: Cristina Menezes
Brazilian powerlifter reveals her regimen in preparation for Rio 2016
Hundreds turn out for ParalympicsGB Sports Fest North East
The event was held in early March at Durham University and gave attendees the opportunity to try 17 different sports

Canada, Russia both secure two wins at IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup finals
IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup finals are taking place in Surnadal, Norway.

Mullen unveils IPC Swimming World Championships promotional campaign at home pool
European champion features in the “Legends will Rise” campaign at Tollcross International Swimming Centre.

South Korea set new IPC Ice Sledge Hockey record with 15 goals
Both South Korea and Sweden remain undefeated at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool, while Great Britain picked up their first win.

Doha equestrian competition used as important preparation for Rio
Riders used early March’s event in Qatar to test sending their horses overseas ahead of next year’s Paralympics.

Sweden, South Korea, Slovakia take day one in Ostersund by storm
All three teams put on strong offensive performances to open the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.

Ten reasons why the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games will be brilliant!
IPC Director of Media and Communications Craig Spence explains why he believes the 2015 Parapan American Games will be the best ever.

Fernandez aims to relive his best moment at Toronto 2015
The world No. 4 wheelchair tennis ace won gold at the 2011 Parapan American Games and hopes to do the same this August.

Colombia’s basketballers aim for Toronto 2015 final despite lack of funding
The wheelchair basketball team won silver at the 2011 Parapans are hoping to one step further at Toronto 2015.

IWRF releases new strategic plan
IWRF’s commitment to provide strong leadership, effective governance, high quality services, and a world class competition structure will continue.

Barra Blue Beach Point will host German House during Rio 2016
The home of the German Olympic and Paralympic teams provides a place for athletes to meet with family, sponsors, politicians and journalists.

Nordic skiing World Cup decider to get underway
The final high-level competition of the season will feature some close battles for overall biathlon and cross-country crowns.

POCOG readies to inaugurate ‘New Horizons’ for the 2018 Paralympic Games
One year on from the Sochi 2014 Closing Ceremony, POCOG President Yang-ho CHO shares his views of what PyeongChang 2018 will deliver.
POCOG celebrates the 1st ‘Paralympic Day’ event
Event ramps up preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

#SuperheroSunday: Walid Ktila
The Tunisian multi Paralympic and world champion explains why his three heroes are all from the world of para-athletics

Sochi 2014 one year on: A Sochi resident’s view
Dana Vorokova, a resident of Sochi, worked for the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee as Volunteer and Internal Communications Manager. Find out how she experienced the Paralympic Games in her home town and how Sochi has changed since the Games.
Sochi 2014 one year on: A broadcaster’s viewpoint
Yuichi Ichiko, a producer for Japanese broadcaster NHK Sports was in Sochi covering his first Paralympic Winter Games.