PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Salcher, Bochet secure super-G globes
There is still everything to play for in the men’s and women’s sitting and visually impaired heading into the second super-G race on Friday (4 March).
Algeria, Egypt play for goalball African titles
Both men and women’s teams face off in the finals for Paralympic qualification.
Wheelchair basketball star Beijer getting used to pressure
As one of the world’s top scorers, Mariska Beijer is used to drawing defences. But that has made her even more ready for Rio 2016.
Van den Brink reflects on Evers’ chances at Rio 2016
Team Manager assesses what the 100m backstroke champion needs to do to retain his Paralympic title.
Ottobock provides wheelchair rugby services ahead of Rio 2016
The mobility solutions supplier has provided technical and welding services at the International Wheelchair Rugby Championship and Test Event.
New Zealand names sailing team for Rio 2016
The National Paralympic Committee also announced partnerships with Maersk Line and Oceanbridge.
German, Canadian, Austrian skiers seal downhill globes
Kurt Oatway, Mac Marcoux, Anna-Lena Forster and Markus Salcher are all overall winners thanks to their performances in Aspen, USA.
Two more Rio 2016 Games venues unveiled in Deodoro Olympic Park
Venue for football 7-a-side inaugurated alongside arena that will stage wheelchair fencing.
Monthly preview: March 2016
World Championships in track cycling and boccia headline this month in para-sport.
My best and worst moments: Great Britain’s Aled Davies
The British discus and shot put world champion recalls the highs and lows of London 2012 and Glasgow 2014.