Bidding window for major wheelchair fencing events closes
The bidding window for major wheelchair fencing events due to be held between next year and 2024 has closed.
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IWRF appoints Ahern as independent judicial chair
Susan Ahern has been appointed independent judicial chair of the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF).
Dubai World Archery Para Championships delayed until 2022 by global health crisis
The 2021 World Archery Para Championships have been moved to 2022 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
British Wheelchair Basketball sign four-year kit deal with Kukri Sports
British Wheelchair Basketball has signed a four-year kit deal with international sportswear brand Kukri Sports.
Costa Rican Para-sprinter could be ruled out of Tokyo 2020 for unintentional doping offence
Costa Rican Para-sprinter Sherman Guity could miss next year's postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games because of an unintentional doping violation.
IWBF Athlete Steering Committee receive "extremely useful" feedback on Players' Commission
The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Athlete Steering Committee claimed it received "extremely useful" feedback on the establishment of a Players' Commission.
Paralympic javelin champion Arnold wants I'm A Celebrity appearance not to be about disability
Hollie Arnold, Britain’s Rio 2016 Paralympic javelin champion, says she wants her appearance in reality television show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! - which is due to start on on ITV on Sunday (November 15) – to put the focus on achievement rather than disability.
Boccia International Sports Federation cancels first three events of 2021
The Boccia International Sports Federation (BISFed) has announced the cancellation of three sanctioned tournaments in 2021 as the coronavirus pandemic continues to leave its mark.
IBSA publishes COVID-19 guidelines for blind football events
The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) has published guidelines to ensure the safe return of its football events during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paralympic 5,000m champion Kirwa to switch to marathon after Tokyo 2020
Kenya's Paralympic 5,000 metres champion Henry Kirwa will switch to contesting marathons after competing at Tokyo 2020.
IBSA Goalball to hold online meeting for federations and coaches in the Americas
International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) Goalball is inviting national bodies and coaches in the Americas to an online meeting.
Yamaguchi lowers world record at domestic event in build-up to Paralympics
Japan's Naohide Yamaguchi has lowered his world record in the men’s 100 metres breaststroke event for swimmers with intellectual disabilities, as preparations for a home Paralympic Games continue.
IWRF joins forces with Sport2Sport to carry out "ambitious" plan
The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) has teamed up with consultancy Sport2Sport to help achieve its "ambitious" strategy.
ParaVolley Africa President Khattab named to Egypt's Senate
ParaVolley Africa President Hayat Khattab says she hopes to "achieve something for Para-athletes" after being appointed to Egypt’s Senate.
Ahmed completes World Para Powerlifting Online World Cup Finals line-up
Paralympic silver medallist Rehab Ahmed was announced as the final participant of the World Para Powerlifting Online World Cup Finals.
