PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Reynolds, McGrath to highlight Oceania para-canoe Champs
The two World medallists will take on the regions top para-canoers and test themselves ahead of Rio 2016.
Giant slalom concludes at Espot Europa Cup
Skiers from Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands claim wins in Spain.
Declan Farmer: My first time
When the Paralympic champion first tried sledge hockey, there were very few opportunities at the grassroots level in his hometown.
Seven announces Parathon to help send Australia’s Paralympic team to Rio
A special five-hour-long Weekend Sunrise on 5 March will aim to raise funds for the Australian team ahead of September’s Paralympic Games.
Silvio Velo seeks to retire as Rio 2016 champion
The Argentinian football 5-a-side player hopes to get over the hump against rival Brazil.
My best and worst moments: Ireland’s Michael McKillop
The Irish middle distance runner who is looking to retain his Paralympic titles shares his career highs and lows.
Weir headlines British team for IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup
The men’s and women’s T54 wheelchair racers will form part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
NPC Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan Airlines sign cooperation agreement
The agreement will benefit Azerbaijani athletes toward the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Canadian NPC, NOC sign historic MoU
In total, five sports organisations in Canada committed to work together to develop their future athletes.
Four podium finishes for Canada at snowboard NorAm Cup
Ahead of the World Cup action, Canadian riders were in fine form at home in Big White.