US Para equestrian team nominated for Rio
Four riders and their horses are expected to represent the USA in September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Five cycling storylines for Rio 2016
Here are five potential storylines to follow heading into September’s Paralympic Games.
US Paralympic swimming trials close with further records
Athletes have done everything they can and the team for Rio 2016 will be announced on Sunay (3 July).
Me and my coach with the USA’s David Brown
The US 100m T11 world champion talks about his relationship with his coach, the Brazilian 800 Olympic champion from 1984 Joaquim Cruz.
Mitchell smashes two world records at US trials
The 35-year-old was diagnosed with leukaemia in April but was in outstanding form in Charlotte.
Rio 2016 launches app of Paralympic mascot Tom
Available for download in English and Portuguese, the app is compatible with Android and iOS mobiles and tablets.
US Para athletes nominated for 2016 ESPY Awards
Five male and five female US Para athletes have been shortlisted for the 2016 ESPY Awards, which recognises sporting achievements during 2015.
More athletes announced for Rio 2016
Australian boccia player Daniel Michel and the British rowing and wheelchair tennis Rio 2016 teams have been announced.
Lebanon celebrates National Paralympic Day
The event took place in the city of Ansar on 28 June.
WADA releases new edition of Play True magazine
The magazine covers different areas, from anti-doping development to athlete outreach, education to compliance, and science to testing.
Off the beaten track with the Netherlands’ Marlou van Rhijn
The Dutch blade runner spent time earlier this year away from Para athletics learning how to conduct an orchestra.
2019 ITU Grand Final awarded to Lausanne
The Para Triathlon World Championships will also be held in conjunction with the Grand Final.
Konkoly shatters 50m freestyle S9 world record
The US swimmer took the mark down in the heats and finals at the 2016 US Paralympic Trials.
Sport Week: History of Para cycling
Road events made their Paralympic debut at New York/Stoke Mandeville 1984 and track competitions at Atlanta 1996.
New 800m T34 world lead time set by Halko at US trials
The time of 2:01.83 at the US Trials has yet to be ratified as a world record by IPC Athletics.
Barrera one of Colombia’s brightest stars
The 14-year-old dreams of representing Colombia at a Paralympic Games and winning a medal, and features in a new Agitos Foundation film series.
Laurentia Tan works around hearing impairment
The London 2012 silver medallist has developed skills that make her one of the top freestyle Para equestrian riders ahead of Rio.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – June 2016
The public has until 8 July to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
Three regional records fall at US swimming trials
Seven national records also highlighted the opening day of the Paralympic trials.
British sledge hockey team appoint new head coach
Ian Offers wants to develop the sport and take his team to another level in the coming years.
