GSD names Paralympian Candace Cable as ambassador
Nine-time Paralympian Candace Cable joins The Foundation for Global Sports Development as they connect youth with positive sport experiences.
Canada aims for top-16 overall at Rio 2016
The CPC based its performance target on recent results, rankings and its current pool of athletes.
Records tumble at British Para Swimming International Meet
In addition to world and national records, many swimmers put themselves into contention for a place at Rio 2016.
Sport Week: Rivard aims to make headlines at Rio 2016
Canada’s double world champion is hoping to win her first Paralympic gold medal this September.
Ireland announces strong team for pre-Paralympic football tournament
Ireland will face USA, Brazil and Great Britain at the tournament in Spain.
KONE, NPC Sweden announce scholarship opportunity
NPC sponsor ATG also releases commercial to support Swedish para-athletes.
Sport Week: Debutants to look out for at Rio 2016
A series of swimmers could make hugely successful Paralympic debuts in Rio in September.
Brazil take 30 medals at Rio 2016 swimming Test Event
Vanilton Nascimento highlights the action with a new Americas record at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
Liwan Yang breaks shot put world record in Beijing
Four world records have now been broken and one equalled in two days of action at the fifth IPC Athletics Grand Prix of the year.
Preview: IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup in London
Seven events will form part of the race programme which is part of the Virgin Money London Marathon.
Blauwet honoured with Harold Amos Diversity Award
The IPC Medical Committee Chairperson was recognised for her work in advancing equality in opportunities for faculty and trainees with disabilities.
Downing, author and shooter, speaks on literary exploits
On the United Nations’ World Book and Copyright Day, the US athlete reflects on how her book is still helping others.
Swimmer Richard Oribe documentary released
The documentary, directed by Iñigo Asensio, portrays the life of Spain’s multiple-Paralympic champion.
Sport week: Paralympic legend Trischa Zorn recalls her glory days
The most decorated Paralympian ever shares her view on para-swimming and how it has changed since she competed.
Brazilian wheelchair basketball players meet league winners Flamengo
Some members of the Brazilian basketball league team tried out the sport in wheelchairs.
Wheelchair rugby qualifiers: USA, France secure Rio spots
The final teams competing in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games were decided.
Grachat seeks success at home swimming Euros
The 400m freestyle S9 World Championships bronze medallist is hoping that the Euros will be a stepping stone for Rio 2016.
Agitos Foundation launches 2016 Grant Support Programme
EUR 650,000 is once again available for para-sport development projects around the world.
Three world records smashed and one equalled in Beijing
On the first day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix new world records were set in two relay events as well as the javelin, whilst a long jump record was equalled.
Preview: Virgin Money London Marathon T54 wheelchair race
Defending champions Joshua George and Tatyana McFadden, as well as David Weir and Marcel Hug look ahead to Sunday’s race.
