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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
NPC Morocco hosts African Paralympic Committee executive meeting
The two-day meeting was held to discuss the progress of sports development in the different NPCs
Austrian cohesion is strong ahead of Ostersund 2015
Whilst Head Coach Zdenek Vanek is realistic about his team’s chances, he believes that they will play as a solid unit at the 2015 B-Pool Worlds from Sunday (15 March).
Sochi 2014 athletes’ view: Nils-Erik Ulset
Since witnessing sell-out crowds on his way to three medals, Ulset believes that Sochi 2014 has led to greater awareness and respect for para-sport in Norway.
Games schedule announced for the 2015 European Wheelchair Basketball Championships
The competition takes place between 28 August and 6 September.
PyeongChang 2018 announce Games Ambassadors
Celebrity photographer Seihon Cho and Paralympic wheelchair Curler Haksung Kim named next Games Ambassadors for the 2018 Winter Paralympics
#ProudParalympian education pilot to launch
A new education programme for Paralympians and those who aspire to become one will be launched in Dubai, UAE, on Sunday (15 March).
Davis Cup showcase for wheelchair tennis
Wheelchair tennis demonstrations took place at two Davis Cup ties last weekend.
Sochi 2014 athletes’ view: Declan Farmer
One year after Sochi 2014, the USA’s ice sledge hockey star looks back at his Paralympic dream and ahead to the future.
Slovakia look to Czech Republic for sledge hockey guidance
Prior to the World Championships B-Pool, the Slovakians have been trying to create a more professionalised programme.
England to face Ukraine and Iran at CP Football 7-a-side World Championships
The CP Football World Championships will be played at St. George’s Park, England’s Football Associaion National Training Centre.
Danisewicz ready to start 2015 at Sunshine Coast World Event
The 23-year-old will face old and new competition in Queensland, Australia.
Brazilian footballer pinpoints three rivals ahead of World Championships
Francisco Brito da Costa is not just gearing up a crack at the world title, but August’s Parapan American Games and the big one, Rio 2016.
Trio to speak on athletes’ and coaches’ education at VISTA 2015
VISTA 2015 will take place between 7-10 October in Girona, Spain, following the theme “securing the future of young para-athletes.”
Para-cycling training camp to prepare for World Championships
In the lead-up to the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships the UCI World Cycling Centre is hosting a training camp for some of the participating athletes.
Para Archery and Classification Committees discuss classification and VI archery
World Archery’s Para Archery and Classification Committees met in Lausanne during February.
Rio 2016 will inspire new generation of Paralympic stars, says Chantal Petitclerc
Legendary Canadian wheelchair racer, who won 14 gold medals at five Games, and says event will leave extensive legacy to host nation.