Former Paralympian Shepherd appointed as ParaBowling chairman
Former Paralympian and world wheelchair basketball champion Mark E. Shepherd has been appointed as the ParaBowling chairman.
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IBSA President expresses support for decision to postpone Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) President Jannie Hammershoi has expressed her support for the decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
IWRF to evaluate international calendar for 2021 after Tokyo 2020 postponement
International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) President Richard Allcroft has said the world governing body will evaluate the impact of the postponement of this year’s Paralympic Games in Tokyo on its international calendar for 2021.
Boccia International Sports Federation outlines impact of coronavirus on events
The Boccia International Sports Federation (BISFed) has outlined the current situation regarding its first few competitions in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
IPC President says Paralympic postponement "right thing to do"
Postponing Tokyo 2020 has been described as "absolutely the right thing to do" by International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons.
Beach ParaVolley World Championships Series postponed due to coronavirus
World ParaVolley have postponed the Beach ParaVolley World Championships Series event that was set to take place in Pingtan in China.
IPC pledges to support investigation of Tokyo 2020 postponement scenarios
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has pledged support the decision to investigate possible scenarios for Tokyo 2020 including postponement, with several of the organisation’s members calling for the Games to be moved.
IWBF adds to tributes to former FIBA secretary general Borislav Stanković
The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) has said it is "deeply saddened" by the death of former International Basketball Federation (FIBA) general secretary Borislav Stanković, who passed away on Friday (March 20) at the age of 94.
IBSA Ninepin Bowling European Championships postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) has announced that this year's Ninepin Bowling European Championships in Poland have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Paralympics New Zealand welcomes cyclists of the future at talent camp
Paralympics New Zealand hosted a three day talent identification camp for eight budding cyclists.
Wheelchair fencing showcase takes place in Costa Rica
Wheelchair fencing was showcased as part of an event in Costa Rica which saw scholarships and grants delivered to national athletes.
Mexican Paralympic shot putter trains on the streets after COVID-19 closures
Two-time Paralympic champion Angeles Ortiz Hernandez has been forced to train on the streets due to the closure of training facilities in her native Mexico following preventative measures taken in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Invictus Games postponed over coronavirus pandemic
The 2020 Invictus Games, scheduled to take place in The Hague in May, will not go ahead because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
IBSA publishes advice to athletes during coronavirus pandemic
The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) has published advice to athletes to help them cope during the coronavirus pandemic.
British powerlifter urges IPC for more transparency over health measures ahead of Tokyo 2020
British powerlifter Ali Jawad has asked the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for more transparency over what health measures will be in place for athletes at Tokyo 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
