PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

McGuire receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for March
The British boccia player won his first Individual Worlds title.

Australia nominate 31 athletes for Rio 2016 swim team
After a world record breaking National Championships, a strong team has been put forward to the National Paralympic Committee.
France celebrate seven snow sport crystal globes
With 49 podiums at the World Cup level in alpine skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing and biathlon, French athletes had an incredible season.

My best and worst moments with the USA’s Richard Browne
The US 100m and 200m T44 world champion shares his career highs and lows.

Sport Week: Sitting volleyball venue at Rio 2016
The sport will be contested in the Riocentro Pavilion 6 during the Paralympic Games.

Johnson-Dwyer sweeps titles in Deauville
The South African rider won all three of her events in the first major para-equestrian competition of 2016.

Turkey football 5 team aims high for Rio 2016
Emrah Ocal hopes he can help his national team cement a place in history by claiming Paralympic football 5-a-side gold.

Australian McClure breaks 50m backstroke world record
The triple Paralympian S11 swimmer was in stunning form at the National Championships.
APC launches new website
Asian Paralympic Committee President encourages regional growth, especially with next three Paralympics to be held in the region.
10.9 Tuesdays: Oleksii Denysiuk aiming high at Rio 2016
The Ukrainian is preparing to make his Paralympic debut as one of the most exciting newcomers to the international shooting circuit.