Thailand targets medals at its first World Para Powerlifting World Cup
Thailand has medal hopes as it hosts its first World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Bangkok starting tomorrow and concluding on Saturday (May 8).
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UCI Para-cycling World Cup to return after coronavirus-forced stoppage in 2020
The International Cycling Union Para-cycling World Cup circuit is set to make its return after a lengthy coronavirus-enforced stoppage in Ostend in Belgium this week.
Chile's four-time tennis Paralympian Méndez seeks fifth Games in canoeing
Chile’s Robinson Méndez, four times a Paralympic wheelchair tennis player, is preparing to make his fifth Games appearance - as a canoeist.
Record-equalling 22 candidates seeking election to IPC Athletes' Council
Twenty-two athletes from 13 sports and all six populated continents are on the ballot for the summer representative positions of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Council.
Asian Paralympic Committee and IBSA holding course to increase number of national classifiers
The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) and the International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) are holding a course designed to increase the number of national classifiers in visually impaired sport.
South Korea to host 2021 World Para Dance Sport Championships in November
Ulsan in South Korea has been named as the host city for the 2021 World Para Dance Sport Championships in November.
New Zealander Leslie to compete in two sports at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Cameron Leslie is set to become the first New Zealander in 33 years to compete in more than one sport at a Paralympic Games after being named in both the swimming and wheelchair rugby squads for Tokyo 2020.
Maximising visibility of Tokyo 2020 to be discussed at African Paralympic Committee webinar
The African Paralympic Committee (APC) is organising a webinar to discuss how to best leverage the visibility of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Brazilian Paralympic Committee appoints new Board at Governance and Integrity Forum
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee (CPB) has held its first Governance and Integrity Forum, with the organisation approving a governance plan and a new Board of Directors.
Gretzky partners with Canadian Paralympic Committee and joins Paralympic Foundation Board
Ice hockey great Wayne Gretsky has become an official supplier to the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and has also joined the Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC) as an honorary Board member.
BISFed reveals eight licensed ball manufacturers
The Boccia International Sports Federation (BISFed) has announced eight equipment manufacturers it has licensed to produce boccia balls.
Paralympics Ireland appoints Russell sports director and Chef de Mission for three Games
Paralympics Ireland has appointed Neasa Russell as sports director and she will now act as the nation's Chef de Mission for the Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
Duisburg given go-ahead to stage final Tokyo 2020 sitting volleyball qualifier in June
Duisburg in Germany has been given the green light to stage the final men’s sitting volleyball qualification event for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games next month.
Spain to host 2021 European Wheelchair Basketball Championships
The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Europe have announced that Spain will host the Men's and Women's 2021 European Wheelchair Basketball Championships in December.
World Para Ice Hockey reveal match schedule for World Championship
Hosts the Czech Republic will take on Paralympic bronze medallists South Korea in the opening match of this year's World Para Ice Hockey Championship in Ostrava.
