PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sport week: Classification in wheelchair fencing
Athletes are allocated into two sport classes that depend on their trunk function since all fencers compete from a wheelchair.
Nely Miranda named Mexico’s flagbearer for Rio 2016
The two-time swimming Paralympic champion will carry Mexico’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympics, on 7 September.
Erkki Miinala talks life besides sports
When he is not training for Rio 2016, the Finish goalball player splits his time between his work as a transcriber and his passion for music.
Van Rhijn relishing London return
The Dutch blade runner’s final 100m race before Rio 2016 will be at Saturday’s Müller Anniversary Games.
Canadian Connor stripped of all results dating back to May 2012
The athlete was suspended for four years in April 2016 for an anti-doping violation but has since admitted to previously using prohibited substances.
My best and worst moments with Finland’s Leo Pekka-Tahti
The T54 wheelchair race is preparing to defend his 100m Paralympic title at Rio 2016.
#50DaysToGo: 50 unmissable events at Rio 2016
Tickets are still available for events where records are likely to fall, legends will be born and memories created.
50 social media accounts to follow for the Paralympics
With 50 days to go until the Paralympics, here are the accounts you should be following on social media.
NPC Sweden, KONE call for accessible facilities
Based on research findings, the two partners say more can be done to help people with impairments practice sports.
Yang has world records in sight for Rio 2016
China’s Yang Yang will defend two Paralympic titles in September and aims to repeat his performances from London 2012.