PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Agitos Foundation helps refugees, earthquake survivors
#TeamAgitos grows larger as more Para sport development projects are funded via the 2016 Grant Support Programme.

With degree in pocket, Paovic focuses on Rio
In the months leading up to the Paralympic Games, the No. 1 table tennis player first had to obtain her university degree.

Sarah Storey embraces motherhood ahead of Rio 2016
The multiple cycling Paralympic champion is heading into her seventh Games three years after giving birth to her first daughter Louisa.

My best and worst moments with Rachael Morrison
Ahead of her Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, the US thrower talks about her career highs and lows.

Dunham ready to ride again at Rio
After missing London 2012, the Para equestrian rider looks to make the most of her fifth Paralympic Games.

Sport Week: Para triathlon venue
The event will be held 10-11 September at Fort Copacabana.

Para alpine skiing calendar announced for 2016-17
The slopes of Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Japan and South Korea will host World Cups, including the Test Event for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – July 2016
The public has until 10 August to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Garrido named Chile’s flagbearer for Rio 2016
The powerlifting Parapan American champion will headline Chile’s delegation at the Opening Ceremony of September’s Paralympic Games, on 7 September.

MEDIA ALERT: IPC press conference regarding the membership status of NPC Russia
The press conference will be held in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday 7 August at 12:00 BRT.