PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

No. 1 Australia prepare for busy month
The wheelchair rugby team will take-on some of the top teams around the world in London, then shortly later look to defend their regional title.
Five facts about…..the Netherlands’ Kenny van Weeghel
The Dutch wheelchair racer takes on no fewer than five events at this month's IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha. Here are five more facts about him.

Superhero Sunday: Great Britain’s Hannah Cockcroft
The four-time world champion reveals her three heroes ahead of the IPC Athletics World Championships.

Returning players highlight Canada’s sledge hockey team
Fifteen players who helped Canada win silver at the 2015 World Championships A-Pool named to 2015-16 squad, alongside five new faces.

Crichton awarded Paralympics New Zealand Order of Merit
Sophie Pascoe’s coach is recognised for his significant contribution to para-sport spanning four decades.

Simonelli ends outdoor season on record-breaking note
The Italian world champion broke two new records during his national championships.

Get to know Dutch rider Rixt Van Der Horst
The newly crowned double-European champion shares some interesting facts about herself.

Newcomer Müller makes quick splash in para-canoe
The former German wheelchair basketball player is hoping to build off her silver medal from her Worlds debut.

ITU announces 2016 para-triathlon calendar
Races held in May in Japan and Spain will be the last events for para-triathletes to earn qualification points for Rio 2016.

Canada’s women sledge hockey players gather to train
The sixteen players will practice and play Edmonton Impact ahead of a three game exhibition series against the USA in November.