PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Strong international entry for judo Grand Prix
Competitors from 19 countries will take part in this event, staged in Walsall, England, between 4 and 5 June.

Sport week: Six judo storylines for Rio 2016
Six potential storylines to follow heading into September’s Paralympic Games.

Reid looking forward to renewing long jump rivalry with Le Fur
The British athlete aims to defend her European title against the French world champion in Grosseto, Italy.

European champions move on to Strathclyde
European champions move on to Strathclyde

Light rail network opens in Rio for people with impairments
New tram system to begin operations in June; special shuttle and taxi services to run during Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

WTF releases June world rankings following African Champs
Morocco's Mohammed Aatif was among those who moved up following his performance from the Championships.

Two table tennis Paralympians to compete in Olympics
Natalia Partyka and Melissa Tapper have qualified to also compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Rio 2016 wheelchair rugby draws revealed
No. 1 Canada leads Pool A, while the USA will headline Pool B.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2016
The public has until 9 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
Teresa Perales comics launched
Telefonica Foundation has launched a comic series that tells the story of six-time swimming Paralympic champion Teresa Perales.