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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
NPC Russia visits cerebral palsy boarding school
Several Paralympic champions visited Moscow Boarding School No. 44 this week to spread the Paralympic Movement to the next generation.
Lex Gillette: A gift that keeps on giving
This holiday season, USA’s Lex Gillette blogs about inspiration, and how it’s better than any tangible gift you can give.
Germany and Slovakia make their mark in Pitztal
In the first IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup race of the season in Pitztal, Austria, Germany picked up three golds and Slovakia two.
British Paralympians inspire at Sports Fest
Paralympic start Jonnie Peacock, Sophie Christiansen and others gave the public a chance to try out Paralympic sports and see how they can get involved.
Czech’s Kubes may be sledge hockey’s best kept secret
The leading defender on the Czech Republic’s ice sledge hockey team may fly under the radar, but he has been key to the programme’s growth.
IPC Athletics to hold Sport Forum
IPC Athletics, together with NPCs and IOSDs will meet to discuss the sport’s progress and Rio 2016 event programme.
Korea hold second sledge hockey clinic
Korea’s ice sledge hockey team invited a former American Paralympic coach over to help enhance their programme for the future.
African NPCs try to maintain momentum
The IPC led a workshop in South Africa with 10 National Paralympic Committees to try to help them maintain the momentum they gained from London 2012.
What to watch: December
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in December.
No. 28: German sitting volleyball team snag bronze
Germany’s bronze-medal sitting volleyball match against Russia was a nailbiter, but the team pushed through to win the coveted Paralympic medal they had worked so long and hard for.
Hungary, Ukraine shine at Wheelchair Fencing World Cup
Hungary’s Zsuzsanna Krajnyak and Ukraine’s Anton Datsko headlined the winners at last weekend’s Wheelchair Fencing World Cup.
USA, Canada win big in Calgary
USA toppled Japan, 8-0, and Canada defeated Norway, 4-1, on Day 2 of the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.
London Olympic Park to stage Wheelchair Tennis Masters
From 2014-2016, the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters will to be the first sporting event to take place in Olympic Park after London 2012 Games.
IPC announces November’s Athlete of the Month shortlist
Nominees for November’s Athlete of the Month include: Bibian Mentel, Jiske Griffioen, Norway’s wheelchair curling team, Russia’s ice sledge hockey team and Brazil men’s wheelchair basketball team.
No. 29: USA’s Campbell breaks 60m discus barrier
In addition to winning Paralympic gold, American Jeremy Campbell broke the discus F44 world record four times in 2012, making for the No. 29 moment of the year.
British Paraorchestra heads for No. 1 this Christmas
The British Paraorchestra has launched 'True Colors', featuring ParalympicsGB athletes & The Kaos Signing Choir for Deaf & Hearing Children, which it hopes will be the Christmas No. 1.
Canada rout Japan to open Sledge Challenge
Canada downed Japan, 11-0, and the USA defeated Norway, 3-1, to kick off the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.
Canada launches Paralympic recruitment drive
To mark the UN’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the Canadian Paralympic Committee has launched a recruitment campaign. “It’s More Than Sport” in which para-athletes reflect on how sport has influenced their lives.
No. 30: Silver swansong for South Africa’s swimming great
South Africa’s Natalie du Toit rounded of her swimming career with 13 Paralympic and 12 world championship golds. Her final competitive swim brought in her second Paralympic silver and a huge cheer from the crowds in London’s Aquatics Centre.