PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Robinson lowers record ahead of international debut
Ellie Robinson twice broke the British national record at the British Para-Swimming International Meet ahead of 2016 Euros.

Canada reveals Rio 2016 team collection
Hudson’s Bay Company has designed the outfits athletes will wear during the Rio 2016 Games.

Hyeres ready to host third stage of ISAF World Cup series
The French commune will see world-class sailors meet again in the lead-up to Rio 2016.

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?

Tokyo 2020 unveils emblems of 2020 Games inspired by traditional Japanese motif
The final design was selected following an open competition.