PARA CANOE NEWS

Muller ready for post-Rio 2016 season
After her success at Rio 2016, Germany’s Edina Muller looks ahead to the new Para canoe season.

Slovenia’s Pevec, Febcic receive awards
Veselka Pevec received one of the nation’s most prestigious awards, and Dejan Febcic was recognised regionally.
Curtis McGrath wins World Paddle award
The Australian Para canoeist won the award he said ‘is commonly won by able-bodied athletes.’
Ones to watch for 2017 for canoe and powerlifting announced
Six canoeists and 11 powerlifters have been named as athletes to look out for in 2017.

Canoe: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
The sport made its Paralympic debut at Rio 2016. Find out what emerged.

Great Britain dominate the waters in canoe’s Paralympic debut
Jeanette Chippington, Emma Wiggs and Anne Dickins won Team GB’s three golds at the Lagoa Stadium.

Zhangyu Li claims another Paralympic gold
“I’m so happy,” said the Chinese cyclist after victory in the C1-2-3 time trial. “This is what I have worked for.”

A statement from the Australian Paralympic Committee
Para cyclist Michael Gallagher has been sent home after an out-of-competition drug test in July.

Tom Kierey seeks ‘perfect race’ in Rio
After three World Championship gold medals, the German canoeist is ready for a new experience at the Paralympics.

Yu Xiaowei seeks to better himself at Paralympic debut
The newly minted Para canoe world champion has greater expectations for himself at Rio 2016.

Lucas Diaz Aspiroz aims to win Paralympic medal in Rio
The Argentinian Para canoeist says he will give his best at Rio 2016 and try to reach the Paralympic podium.

Brazil reveals canoe team for Rio 2016
Brazil selected five canoeists to compete at September’s Paralympic Games.

Amanda Reynolds not deterred by surgery
The Australian canoeist had her appendix removed this year but said she is ‘back to full fitness’ for Rio 2016.

Canada announce Rio 2016 canoe team
Christina Gauthier and Erica Scarff have been nominated to represent Canada in canoe at September’s Paralympic Games.

Swoboda learning from silver medal disappointment
After Australia´s Curtis McGrath put an end to his winning streak, the Austrian canoeist is more motivated for Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.

Australia names Rio 2016 Para canoe team
Reigning men’s KL2 world champion Curtis McGrath will lead the six-person roster into September’s Games.

Great Britain names Para canoe team for Rio
Six canoeists have been selected to compete in September’s Games, where the sport will make its Paralympic debut.

Watson receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for May
The 18-year-old wheelchair racer broke four world records.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2016
The public has until 9 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Para canoeists shape-up for finals at Worlds
Great Britain’s Ian Marsden, Brazil’s Fernando Fernandes and China’s Wang Daquin amongst those going for gold in Duisburg, Germany.