PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Scott Reardon excited for Berlin showdown with Heinrich Popow
Australia’s Scott Reardon is relishing the prospect of racing Heinrich Popow in Berlin next weekend (20-22 June) for the first time since they tied for gold at last year’s World Championships, and believes that eventually either he or his German rival will smash the 12 second barrier for the 100m T42.

Jason Smyth could face Usain Bolt at Glasgow 2014
After making the Northern Ireland team for Glasgow 2014, the world's fastest Paralympian could now face the world's fastest Olympian.

Shanghai to stage 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards
The 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards, the premier honours event in the international sporting calendar, is to be held in Shanghai, China.

Vadovicova seals triple World Cup gold in USA
Slovakia’s Veronika Vadovicova claimed three gold medals at the 2014 IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning, USA, whilst Great Britain claimed an impressive nine medals in total.

Success for Shingo Kunieda and Yui Kamiji at Roland Garros
The two world No.1's won both singles titles in Paris, whilst Kamiji also claimed the women's double to cap a memorable tournament.

Australia names 12 para-athletes for Glasgow 2014
Kurt Fearnley, Madison de Rozario and Angie Ballard are amongst the big name Australians set to compete at the Commonwealth Games.

A day in the life of…Double world and Paralympic champion Jason Smyth
Ever wondered what the world's fastest Paralympian does each day? Wonder no more as Jason Smyth takes us through his day.

Archer Philippe Horner excited by French debut in Nottwil
Having represented Switzerland at many major Championships, Horner will line-up for France at next month's Euros.

Six para-athletes named in Welsh team for Glasgow 2014
World record holder Aled Davies to headline Welsh athletics team at Commonwealth Games

Jade Jones to be tested on and off the track this summer
At just 18 years of age Jones has a busy summer ahead, first tackling her exams before lining up the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships.