Para Sport
Ukraine’s Paralympic chief issues warning ahead of Sochi 2014
Valeriy Sushkevich, president of the Ukrainian Paralympic Committee, has announced that his team will compete at the Sochi 2014 winter Paralympic Games but has warned that it could still withdraw from the event if host nation Russia invades his home country.
Badminton and taekwondo move forward in Paralympics process
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the sports of badminton and taekwondo will advance to the second phase of the application process to become a part of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games programme.
Rio raises operating budget for 2016 Olympic Games
The operating budget for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has increased to R7bn (€2.2bn/$3bn), organisers announced yesterday (Thursday) evening.
IPC reveals sports in contention for addition to Tokyo 2020 programme
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that six sports and three disciplines have applied to be added to the sporting programme for the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Putin relaxes ban on protests during Sochi 2014 Games
Russian President Vladimir Putin has opted to lift a ban on public protests during the forthcoming winter Olympic Games in Sochi, staging an about-turn on a decree signed last year that outlawed any form of demonstrations.
BWF seeks badminton’s inclusion at 2020 Paralympics
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has submitted a letter of intent for para-badminton to be considered for inclusion at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Ukrainian NOC ratifies Lviv 2022 Olympic bid
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine has ratified a bid by Lviv to host the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic winter Games.
IPC re-elects president Sir Philip Craven
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has re-elected Sir Philip Craven president for a fourth successive term following yesterday’s elections at the IPC general assembly in Athens.
IPC reveals Paralympic sports development plans
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has published strategic plans for the nine Paralympic sports it acts as the international federation for.
Americas Paralympic Committee elects president
The Americas Paralympic Committee (APC) has elected Argentinian Jose Luis Campo as president for the third time.
IPC president Craven to face Dickson in elections
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC)’s president Sir Philip Craven will face fellow Briton Alan Dickson at the body’s governing board elections in November.
Kuala Lumpur replaces Gwangju as powerlifting host
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has named Kuala Lumpur as host of the 2013 IPC Asian Open’s powerlifting championships, following Gwangju pulling out of holding the event.
Rio 2016 to see Paralympian number boost
The Rio 2016 Paralympics will feature greater athlete participation, with more events and a 22 per cent increase in female athletes compared to the London 2012 Games.
BPA appoints non-executive directors
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) has appointed three new non-executive directors.
British Paralympic Association hires new operational director
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) has announced the appointment of David Courell as its new director of operational delivery.
IPC drops case against paracyclist’s “miraculous” recovery
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has decided to take no action against Dutch paracyclist Monique van der Vorst, following media coverage of her recovery to walk again.