PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Skelhon eyes double shooting gold at Rio 2016
Great Britain’s world champion "expecting" to become a double Paralympic champion at Rio 2016.

Quick success for Sarti in para-archery
The Italian won the world title in the women’s compound, and hopes to build upon that at Rio 2016.

McFadden, Van Dyk win NYC half marathon
South Africa’s Ernst Van Dyk successfully defended his title with a new event record whilst the USA’s Tatyana McFadden was also record-breaking form.

Music Monday with Autralia's Isis Holt
Double world champion Isis Holt of Australia provides us with this week’s #MusicMonday.

British duo secure Rio qualification in Buffalo City
Lauren Steadman and Alison Patrick reached their national qualifying criteria at the World Para-Triathlon Event in South Africa.

Para-Cycling Track Worlds: Fachie untouchable in sprint
British tandem close 2016 World Championships in style, make case for Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Sport Week: Introduction to para-equestrian
Get to know how a rider and his/her horse connect to compete for Paralympic medals.

World champion Kenny van Weeghel wins in Dubai
The Netherlands’ World and European champion Kenny Van Weeghel leads the way in Dubai as records fall in the field.

Sweden name 14 more athletes to Rio 2016 team
Five table tennis players, a judoka, wheelchair tennis player, swimmers, shooters and equestrian athletes will represent their country this September.

Sport Week: Six wheelchair basketball storylines
Here are three storylines to follow in the men’s, and three from the women’s sides.