PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
South Korea’s Chun aims to go one better at Rio 2016
The London 2012 powerlifting bronze medallist is hoping to climb onto the Paralympic podium again this September.
Two world records kick start day one at Grosseto 2016
Two world records fell out in the field on the first morning of competition (Saturday 11 June) at the IPC Athletics European Championships in Grosseto, Italy.
Piispanen versus Genyn Grosseto 2016 head-to-head
The two T51 wheelchair racers answer questions on each other ahead of their 100m and 400m showdowns at the IPC Athletics European Championships.
US women’s wheelchair basketball team named for Rio
The 12-woman roster features athletes who carry hefty experiences from the Paralympics and World Championships
Serrano, Krawzow bring down world records
A series of new bests in non-Paralympic events were also set in Berlin, Germany.
Great Britain name shooting team for Rio 2016
Ten shooters will represent Great Britain at September’s Paralympic Games, including Beijing 2008 gold medallist Matt Skelhon.
2016 IPC Athletics European Championships declared open
The six-day event in Italy's Tuscan city got underway with a colourful Opening Ceremony.
Judoka Mouloud seeks to top the podium in Rio
Algeria’s Beijing 2008 gold medallist is hoping to claim the title at September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Storylines in wheelchair rugby
Here are five storylines to follow heading into September’s Paralympics.
Stellar line-up for Berlin swimming IDM
Paralympic and world champions Daniel Dias, Mary Fisher, Ellie Cole, Carlos Serrano and Elodie Lorandi will all compete in the German capital.