Mexico City to host 2017 IPC World Swimming and Powerlifting Championships

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has today announced that Mexico City will jointly host the IPC Swimming and IPC Powerlifting World Championships in 2017. Around 550 swimmers from more than 60 countries are expected to compete at the Francisco Marquez Olympic Swimming Pool, whilst more than 360 powerlifters from 65 countries will gather in the […]

Hugely successful Para-Triathlon event for Ireland

Ireland’s para-triathlon squad returned home with a haul of medals this week after a fantastic weekend of performances at the Starthclyde ITU Para-Triathlon World Event in Scotland. Dubliner Catherine Walsh became the first Irish athlete to scoop gold at an ITU Para-Triathlon event, when she – alongside pilot Fran Meehan – secured victory in the […]