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Para sport gets boost in North Korea
Workshops in swimming and table tennis designed to help improve knowledge of classification.
Brazil extends football 5 unbeaten streak
The Rio 2016 hosts re-asserted their dominance in blind football after winning the International Challenge title, in preparation for September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Introduction to wheelchair rugby
Wheelchair rugby combines elements of rugby, basketball and handball.
Steadman follows Euro gold with win in Strathclyde
The Great British PT4 racer carried her winning momentum from Lisbon, Portugal, into her home course.
Fernandez, Buis seal first Roland Garros titles
Fernandez wins first Grand Slam after three tries; Buis captures first since falling to legendary Esther Vergeer in 2011.
Russia celebrates 100 days until Paralympics
A press conference and master classes were held to mark the countdown to the Games.
Eight top European lifters expected at Rio 2016
A raft of the best powerlifters from the region are expected at the Paralympic Games.
Opening Ceremony to include live creation, samba dream team
Acclaimed artist Vik Muniz will create a new piece live in the Maracana Stadium with help from the athletes at Rio 2016.
Hajikolaei will only be satisfied with Paralympic gold
The libero is confident Iran will have a winning sitting volleyball team together for September’s Paralympics.
Medical and broadcast expertise appointed to London 2017
Dr Pam Venning appointed as Head of Medical Services and Bob Caple appointed Broadcast Manager.
“Me and my coach” with Switzerland’s Marcel Hug
The T54 world record holder has been with his coach for 20 years and the pair are now gearing up for Hug’s fourth Paralympic Games.
Sport week: Six judokas to look out for
Check out six judokas to look out for ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio city government to give away tickets to Paralympics
People with an impairments, school children and city governments to receive tickets through three initiatives.
Australia Rio 2016 Para cycling team announced
Reigning Paralympic and World champions will headline the Australian Para Cycling Team at September’s Paralympic Games.
Strong Irish team announced for Grosseto 2016
Nine Irish athletes will compete in the IPC Athletics European Championships between 10-16 June.
Off the beaten track with the USA’s Tatyana McFadden
The T54 wheelchair racer who is chasing seven gold medals at Rio 2016 has published a book for youngsters about her life.
Sport week: Dartanyon Crockett targets Rio 2016 gold
The USA´s world champion is hoping to win his first Paralympic gold in Rio, with four more years of experience behind him after taking bronze at London 2012.
Strong international entry for judo Grand Prix
Competitors from 19 countries will take part in this event, staged in Walsall, England, between 4 and 5 June.
Sport week: Six judo storylines for Rio 2016
Six potential storylines to follow heading into September’s Paralympic Games.
Reid looking forward to renewing long jump rivalry with Le Fur
The British athlete aims to defend her European title against the French world champion in Grosseto, Italy.