PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Mexico’s athletics coach Emmanuel Campos aims high
#TeamAgitos coach dreams of seeing one of his pupils winning a Paralympic gold.
Training Tuesday with France’s Marie-Amelie le Fur
After winning a hat-trick of medals at London 2012, what is in store for the T44 athlete at Rio 2016?
Turkish powerlifter suspended for two years for anti-doping violation
Izzettin Kanat tested positive during an in-competition test at February’s 7th FAZZA IPC Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai, UAE.
Turkey claim Malmo Men Intercup title
The Turkish men’s goalball team sealed gold following a 10-0 win over Germany in Malmo, Sweden.
Brazilian thrower suspended for four years for anti-doping violation
Luciano Dos Santos Pereira tested positive for two substances during an in-competition test at May’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Date changed on CAS hearing regarding Russian Paralympic Committee appeal of suspension
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear the appeal on Monday, 22 August.
WADA warns stakeholders of phishing scams
Emails that appear to come from the World Anti-Doping Agency are circulating, and WADA calls for recipients to be vigilant.
Big White to host 2017 World Para Snowboard Championships
The dates and location for the last major competition ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games are set.
Teenager Isis Holt prepares for Paralympic debut in Rio.
The Australian 15-year-old cannot even remember watching London 2012 but heads to Rio 2016 as a double world champion and world record holder.
Rio 2016 preview: powerlifting men’s up to 49kg
The world and Paralympic champion will meet the world record holder in a tantalising clash.