International Wheelchair Rugby Federation launches new WR5s discipline
The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) has launched a new discipline of the sport known as Rugby 5s (WR5s).
Paralympics
Canada and Russian Paralympic Committee finish top of groups at World Para Ice Hockey Championships
Canada and the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) both won their final preliminary games to finish top of their respective groups at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships in Ostrava in the Czech Republic.
Muratova sets new world record at World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai
Russia's Vera Muratova set a new world record in the women's under-79-kilogram on day four of the World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, on her way to the gold medal.
United States name 34 swimmers on Tokyo 2020 Paralympic team
US Paralympics Swimming has announced a team of 34 athletes for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, comprising of 10 men and 24 women.
Australia’s 32-strong Paralympic swim team contains multiple medallists and 15 debutants
Australia’s 32-strong team of Para-swimmers to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics contains 15 debutants and some of the finest Paralympic swimmers in history.
Jordan’s Khattab beats world record twice at Dubai 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup
Jordan’s Abdelkareem Khattab broke the world record twice en route to earning the men’s under 88-kilogram gold medal at the Dubai 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup.
Virtus launch research project to review how intellectual impairment sport is funded
Virtus has launched a research project aimed at reviewing how sport for athletes with an intellectual impairment is funded around the world.
Canada build momentum at World Para Ice Hockey Championships in Ostrava
Canada built strongly upon their opening day defeat of Paralympic and defending champions United States at the World Para Ice Hockey A-Pool Championship in the Czech city of Ostrava by defeating South Korea 8-0.
Zarate and Dorsman produce two more world records as World Para Swimming Series ends in Berlin
The concluding day of the final World Para Swimming World Series event of the season in Berlin produced two more world records in the pool at the Schwimm- und Sprunghalle in the Europasportpark.
Hosts Spain win four golds at World Triathlon Para Cup in A Coruna
Hosts Spain won four of the 12 titles at the latest round of the World Triathlon Para Cup at A Coruna, with France and Britain each earning two golds.
Paralympic champion Ruvalcaba among winners at IBSA Grand Prix in Warwick
Paralympic champion Lenia Ruvalcaba claimed gold on the final day of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo Grand Prix in Warwick.
Qi wins gold on second day of World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai
China’s Yongkai Qi was among the winners on the second day of the World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai.
Canada beat defending champions United States on day one of World Para Ice Hockey Championship
Paralympic gold medallists and defending champions the United States were beaten 2-1 on day one of the World Para Ice Hockey Championship by Canada, the Paralympic and world silver medallists.
Pelendritou sets three world records at World Para Swimming World Series leg in Berlin
Karolina Pelendritou of Cyprus produced a sensational performance on day three of the World Para Swimming World Series leg in Berlin as she set three world records.
Uzbekistan win two titles as IBSA Grand Prix in Warwick gets underway
Uzbekistan secured two gold medals on the opening day of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo Grand Prix in Warwick.
