Recent Reports

The dilemma between eyes and excellence for China’s youth

More than half of Chinese children and adolescents suffer from nearsightedness, according to a 2018 survey report released at a press conference held by the National Health Commission in April. A National Vision Care Report noted that in 2012, nearly 500 million...

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New handbook for British Paralympic Association

The British Paralympic Association has adopted a new Members’ Handbook which will support the continued success and growth of the Paralympic Movement in the United Kingdom. The Handbook will, for the first time, set out the rights and responsibilities of BPA members...

Richard Browne back for Beijing

US sprinter Richard Browne returns to action for World Para Athletics’ Beijing Grand Prix in China this weekend (11-13 May), almost a year after injury forced a premature end to his season and his dreams of World Championship gold. “I’m still looking to push the...

Cheongju 2018: Sixth shooting Para sport Worlds begin

The ranges are set for day one of competition at the 2018 World Shooting Para Sport Championships, which gets underway on Friday (4 May) in Cheongju, South Korea. Eight days of sporting action will feature 223 athletes across 46 countries, going for medals in 13...

Para snowboard in numbers: Brenna Huckaby

PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games double gold medallist Brenna Huckaby is the first athlete featured in the new ‘Para snowboard in numbers’ series. Find out the numbers, facts and statistics which make up the world’s best athletes in the lead up to the 2018-19...

Jack Eyers: From catwalk to canoe

Jack Eyers became the first amputee to be crowned Mr. England last summer. Now, the British Para canoer not only has his sights on becoming Mr. World, but he is hoping to represent Great Britain at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. The 29-year-old will compete in...

From road to track for Brent Lakatos

Canada’s multiple world champion Brent Lakatos hopes his recent focus on road racing will translate into success on the track at the Nottwil Grand Prix which gets underway in Switzerland on Friday (25 May). Lakatos won four gold medals at London 2017, his best result...

Madrid 2018: Brazil name squad for blind football Worlds

Defending world champions Brazil have announced their 10-man squad for the 2018 International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Blind Football World Championships in Madrid, Spain, from 7-17 June. The roster, announced by Brazil’s manager Fabio Vasconcelos, includes...

Sydney to host 2019 World Championships

Coming off the back of a successful 2018 World Championships in Cheongju, South Korea, World Shooting Para Sport has revealed the host of the 2019 edition. Sydney, Australia, is next in line to welcome the top shooters from around the world next October, with detailed...

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