Russian Official Calls Paralympic Ban “Absurd,” CAS Appeal Coming
A Russian official criticized the Internatonal Paralympic Committee (IPC)’s decision to ban all Russia’s athletes from the upcoming Rio Paralympic Games, even suggesting that exclusion from the Paralympics would rob athletes of “a reason for living.”
Para- Swimmer Tupou Neiufi Has Been Selected to Represent New Zealand
New Zealand has selected Tupou Neiufi to represent them at the 2016 Paralympics.
IPC Suspends All Russian Athletes from Entering Paralympic Games
In the most extreme anti-doping measure yet, the International Paralympic Committee has decided to forbid all Russian athletes from competing in the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Russians Call Possible Paralympic Ban ‘Inhumane’
The entire Russian team could be banned from the Paralympic Games in Rio, with the International Paralympic Committee set to…
Ian Silverman Writes Letter to IPC About Classification Issues
Ian Silverman has written a letter to the IPC and some of their sponsors about what he calls “fraud” in the Paralympic classification system.
IPC Taking Positive Steps In Addressing Intentional Misrepresentation
“There are some very positive things happening” in terms of addressing the problem of intentional misrepresentation in para-sport, says a medical insider.
Paralympic Gold Medalist Mallory Weggemann Leads Pledge at DNC
On Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention, American Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann made headlines when she lead delegates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Newly-Reclassified Millward Breaks S8 100 Back World Record
5-time Olympic medalist Stephanie Millward (middle) now is the world leader in the 100 back for S8s in 2016 by more than 6 seconds.
While IOC Waits, IPC Begins Proceedings to Suspend Entire Russian Fed
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the separate but partnered organization of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that manages the Paralympics…
Paralympic Swimmer Pin Xiu Yip Selected As Singapore’s Flag Bearer
Singaporean swimmer Pin Xiu Yip has been selected as her nation’s flag bearer at the 2016 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony in Rio.
We’re the Superhumans: Rio 2016 Paralympics Hype Music Video
Watch the Paralympians of Rio 2016 get hyped for the upcoming Games in this new ad spot released by the British Channel 4. .
Three Time Paralympian Michael DeMarco Announces His Retirement
Paralympic Bronze Medalist and American Record Holder Michael DeMarco announced his retirement shortly after the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials in Charlotte.
Roster Swapout on U.S. Paralympic Team After Selection Error
Lindsay Grogan (above) has been added to the U.S. Paralympic Swim Team roster for the Rio Paralympics and Haley Barenbaum dropped from the team as a result of an error in the original selection process.
“Spirit in Motion”– Rookie Thoughts from 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials
An explanation of the controversy regarding Olympic Ring tattoos was one of several mysteries that had to be explained to the Screaming Viking during his rookie experience covering the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials in Charlotte.
Jessica Long Leads 31 American Swimmers Nominated for Paralympics
U.S. PARALYMPIC TEAM TRIALS June 30- July 2, 2016 Preliminary Start 9:00am, Finals Start 5:00pm (Eastern Time) Mecklenburg County Aquatic…
