PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Brazilian government extends visa waiver for Rio 2016
Tourists from USA, Canada, Australia and Japan added to list of nationalities that will be able to travel freely to Brazil between June and September.
Schwab targeting fifth Paralympics at Rio 2016
Having made it through the US trials for wheelchair basketball, Christina Schwab can almost plan for her fifth Paralympic Games.
Richard Browne injured in car crash
The double world champion sprinter has sustained broken ribs and a heavy concussion.
IPC Swimming launches classification review
The International Federation for para-swimming will begin a review into the physical and visual impairment classification systems to strengthen compliance with the revised IPC Athlete Classification Code.
Ten rising stars for Rio 2016
With September’s Paralympic Games fast approaching, here are 10 young athletes who could make a big name for themselves on the world’s biggest stage.
Rio 2016 Paralympics to be shown on TVE in Spain
The announcement comes thanks to an agreement between the Higher Sports Council, NPC Spain, RTVE and LaLiga.
Ones to watch for boccia and wheelchair fencing named
IPC announces the names of eight boccia athletes and six wheelchair fencers who are stars to look out for ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Alcott and Wagner head year-end world No.1s
Former Paralympic wheelchair basketball player Alcott succeeds the USA’s David Wagner.
POCOG officially opens “2018 PyeongChang House”
The hospitality venue in Gangneung aims to promote the Games and highlight the environmentally friendly theme of PyeongChang 2018.
Ones to watch for cycling and wheelchair rugby named
Find out which athletes are tipped to make a big impact in cycling and wheelchair rugby at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.