PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Australia make history at Qualification Regatta
Australia qualified a boat in the LTA mixed coxed four for the first time, while China dominated the Regatta.
Brazil, Dias, add to Brazilian Test Event medal total
The hosts of September’s Paralympic Games leave the Olympic Aquatics Stadium with 66 podium finishes.
Australian para-triathlon trio move closer to team nomination
Bill Chaffey, Kate Doughty and Brant Garvey all found success at the World Para-Triathlon Event in Penrith.
Sport week: Introduction to para-archery
Here is a brief overview of the sport that has appeared in every Paralympics.
Organisations agree ‘Ostersund Declaration’ to strengthen winter para-sport
Representatives of National Paralympic Committees, National and International Federations and IPC sports agree a number of measures.
Visually impaired swimming research to continue at Euros
A project which began in 2014 aims to establish how visual impairments impact swimming performance.
Martina Caironi announced as Italy’s flagbearer for Rio 2016
The T42 Paralympic and world champion will carry her country’s flag during the Opening Ceremony.
Music Monday with the Netherlands’ Marlou van Rhijn
The 24-year-old is the fastest female blade runner on earth but what sort of music does the Dutch athlete listen to?
GSD names Paralympian Candace Cable as ambassador
Nine-time Paralympian Candace Cable joins The Foundation for Global Sports Development as they connect youth with positive sport experiences.
Canada aims for top-16 overall at Rio 2016
The CPC based its performance target on recent results, rankings and its current pool of athletes.