PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Austria back on snow ahead of crucial season start
Paralympic medallists Claudia Loesch, Markus Salcher were amongst those to complete warm-weather training before on-snow training got underway.

Adesokan aims to defend his title at Rio 2016
Nigeria’s powerlifter Yakubu Adekosan is seeking to retain his title at September’s Paralympic Games.

Pope Francis wishes athletes good luck for the Rio 2016 Paralympics
Four athletes on Wednesday had the opportunity to discuss with the Holy Father the impact the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will have around the world.

New record for Rio 2016: 133,000 tickets for Paralympic Games sold in just one day
There has been a surge in demand for Paralympic tickets since the ending of the Olympic Games.
Durand eyes further glory at Rio 2016
The world’s fastest female Paralympian is hoping to win three Paralympic golds next month in Brazil.

Rio 2016 preview: Men’s up to 72kg
China’s Lei Liu is the one to watch as he goes for a Paralympic three-peat.

Big Interview: Brazilian football legend Romario
Former footballer-turned-politician Romario Faria is an ambassador for the Paralympic Movement.

Turkey’s Gurbulak aims high at Rio 2016
The European silver medallists will be going to Rio Paralympics with one objective – to win every wheelchair basketball game they play.

The CAS dismiss appeal by the Russian Paralympic Committee
The IPC suspended the Russian Paralympic Committee on 7 August for its inability to fulfil its IPC membership responsibilities and obligations.

Wheelchair rugby stars Batt, Madell predict evenly-contested match-up
Australia’s Ryley Batt and Canada’s Zak Madell opened up on their chances of winning the coveted wheelchair rugby Paralympic gold.