PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
British team named for London 2017
49 athletes will compete at their home World Championships in July.
Australia names team for London 2017
The team of 37 includes a number of Paralympic gold medallists and reigning world champions.
INAS appoints new president and governing board
France’s Marc Truffaut replaces Brazil’s Amaury Russo as head of the organisation.
World’s best set to compete at French Open
Fernandez and Buis to defend titles at Roland Garros in second Grand Slam of 2017.
IPC calls for Classification Research Grant applications
International sports federations can apply for the grant that will help enhance their classification systems.
Best of British: Jo Butterfield
The first time Great Britain’s Jo Butterfield entered the London Stadium, the venue for July’s World Para Athletics Championships, competing was a pipe dream.
Buis confident of defending Roland Garros title
Marjolein Buis hoping for another special week at the French Open where she won her first Grand Slam title.
Krako hoping to build on comeback season
Four-time Paralympic champion already back in training ahead of the 2017-18 season.
Yui Kamiji claims sixth successive title
World No.2 continues her winning run at Daegu Open to become strong favourite at Roland Garros.
Erkki Miinala confident ahead of Euros
Finland goalball veteran believes team will be in top form at home European Championships in Lahti.