PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Fernandez and Mayara notch wheelchair tennis singles titles
Argentina’s top seed retains the men’s Parapan Am title, whilst Mayara won her first single’s medal.

Brazil wins six gold and Rivard breaks world record
The 2016 Paralympic Games hosts brought their overall tally to 104 medals, whilst Canada’s Rivard broke the world record in the women's 100m freestyle S10.

Puerto Rico strengthen government ties
With the help of training gained through the Agitos Foundation’s Organisational Capacity Programme, the National Paralympic Committee now has better relationships with key partners.

Toronto 2015: Wheelchair rugby finals preview
The USA and Canada will play for the first-ever wheelchair rugby Parapan Am gold medal.

Toronto 2015: Swimming preview day seven
Brazil look to close out Toronto 2015 swimming competition with a splash.

US women’s wheelchair team shoots for three-peat
The back-to-back Parapan American champions expect to meet Canada, again, in the finals.

Toronto 2015: Day six as it happened
Fifty gold medals were won on Thursday at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

Espinosa hopes Parapan debut leads to Rio 2016
The Virgin Islands made their Parapan debut at Toronto 2015 with Ivan Espinosa competing in the 1,500m.

Brazil and Mexico continue medals haul at Toronto 2015
Brazil won their 25th swimming gold whilst Mexico claimed their 15th title in the Parapan pool.

Toronto 2015: Preview of Thursday’s athletics action
Day four will be highlighted by USA’s Brown and Brazil’s Prado battle for the 200m T11 title.