PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Ryzhkova opens season strong in Kazakhstan Open
The Russian world champion puts on a show in her first IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport competition of the 2016 season.
#Music Monday with Cuba’s Omara Durand
The world’s fastest female Paralympian shares her three favourite songs.
Sport Week: Introduction to sitting volleyball
Get to know one of the fastest, most dynamic sports that will be played at Rio 2016.
New-look sailing venue for Rio 2016 opens doors to public
Marina da Glória has been expanded and modernised, with new leisure facilities aimed at attracting city residents and visitors.
Canada name 22 nominees to Rio 2016 swim team
World champion Aurelie Rivard and Canadian swimming legend Benoit Huot are amongst those nominated.
China dominates Asian Wheelchair Fencing Champs
The Chinese team left with 25 medals, 11 that were gold.
Dutch swimmers break world records in bid for Rio team
Olivier van de Voort, Lisette Bruinsma and Chantalle Zijderveld were all in great form ahead of being named to the team for the upcoming Paralympic Games.
France picks up two Paralympic places in Euros
Nine quota places for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games were assigned in total.
Hosts Italy enjoy success on final day of IPC Athletics Grand Prix
In Grosseto there was a new world record in the 4x100m T42-47 relay and a new national record in the 100m T35.
Russia win gold at ice sledge hockey Euros
Italy took silver and Norway bronze in Ostersund, Sweden, on Sunday (10 April).