Summer Paralympic Sports

India holds first Zonal Para Shooting Championship in Kandarpur

By Mike Rowbottom

India’s Paralympic shooting has been boosted by the staging of the first Zonal Para Shooting Championship at the CRPF Shooting Range in Kandarpur.

São Paulo and Beijing World Para Athletics Grands Prix called off over COVID-19 restrictions

By Ali Iveson

One World Para Athletics Grand Prix leg has been cancelled and another postponed indefinitely as the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt international sporting calendars.

Russia claim two golds on final day to top medal table at Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament

By Neil Shefferd

Russia claimed two gold medals on the final day of the Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament at the Dubai Club for People of Determination to help the country finish top of the medal table.

Turkey claim medal clean sweep in individual open category as Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament continues

By Neil Shefferd

Turkey claimed a clean sweep of the medals in the W1 individual open category on the third day of the Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament at the Dubai Club for People of Determination.

IBSA partner IPF to promote powerlifting

By Mike Rowbottom

The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) and the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the promotion and strengthening of the sport for athletes with visual impairments.

Dominant Nemati into Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament final

By Ali Iveson

Back-to-back Paralympic champion Zahra Nemati of Iran is through to the final of the recurve women's open contest at the Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament, having maintained the dominance she showed in qualifying.

Paralympic champion Tai partners with swimwear brand Speedo

By Michael Pavitt

Paralympic champion Alice Tai has partnered with leading swimwear brand Speedo, the company has announced.

Back-to-back Paralympic champion Nemati impresses in Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament qualifying

By Ali Iveson

The Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament is underway in Dubai, with qualification rounds taking place today.

Dubai to stage first international Para-archery event in 12 months

By Geoff Berkeley

Para-archers are set to compete on the international stage for the first time in 12 months when Dubai plays host to the Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament.

World ParaVolley classifier Stefak dies aged 69 after battle with cancer

By Nancy Gillen

World ParaVolley classifier and team doctor Juraj Stefak has died aged 69 following a battle with cancer.

Belo elected Brazilian Wheelchair Basketball Confederation President

By Ali Iveson

The Brazilian Wheelchair Basketball Confederation (CBBC) has elected a new Board of Directors and President.

IBSA Judo concludes first round of consultation over new classification system

By Michael Pavitt

International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo has concluded the first round of consultation for a new classification system.

British Wheelchair Basketball names four Inspire a Generation partners

By Mike Rowbottom

British Wheelchair Basketball has joined forces with four leading organisations in a bid to double participation in the sport through its new Inspire a Generation programme.

World Sailing and Virtus team up for eSailing challenge on Virtual Regatta

By Mike Rowbottom

World Sailing and Virtus are jointly organising an eSailing challenge on March 6.

Paralympic archery qualifier Naka dies aged 60

By Michael Pavitt

Japanese Para-archer Yoshitsugu Naka has died at the age 60, it has been announced.

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Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.

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