PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rio 2016 para-triathlon test events announced
The 2015 Rio de Janeiro ITU World Para-Triathlon event in Brazil will act as the test event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
IPC Shooting visits para-clay target shooting Grand Prix
As part of the second phase of developing a shotgun discipline for para-athletes, representatives of the sport travelled to Todi, Italy.
Australia to host first integrated table tennis championships
The 2015 ITTF Oceania Cup and Para-Table Tennis Championships will integrate able-bodied and para-athletes together and offer athletes the chance to qualify for Rio 2016 directly.
Full review: Incheon 2014 Asian Para-Games
A recap of all the Paralympic sports contested at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para-Games, including badminton, which will make its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
IPC 2015 Anti-Doping Code published
The 2015 Code will come into force on 1 January 2015 and be applied to Paralympic Games, sports under the governance of and recognised by the IPC and all Member organisations.
Zhangyu Li claims three titles in Incheon
The Chinese para-cyclist was dominant on both the track and road, winning three Asian Para Games titles in South Korea.
Colombia send team to alpine skiing development camp
A team of four athletes and a coach travelled to Chile with the hope of building their skills at an IPC Alpine Skiing Development Camp.
IPC Athletics trains African classifiers
A total of 10 participants from six countries were trained in Namibia with the support of the Agitos Foundation and Norway Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports.
Southorn could focus on triathlon after cycling retirement
New Zealand para-cyclist Fiona Southorn has announced her retirement from cycling, but may turn her attentions to a new sport for Rio.
Kunieda and Khanthasit win wheelchair tennis gold in Incheon
The pair have also secured a place at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games after their Asian Para Games gold in South Korea.