PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Skiers to go for overall Europa Cup wins in Obersaxen
Points are on offer in the giant slalom, super combined and super-G in the final high-level races of the season in Switzerland.

Para-triathletes secure Rio points at Continental Championships
Championships were held in the USA and South Africa.

Cross-country skiing marathon to feature at World Cup
Athletes will also try to secure overall World Cup titles in Vuokatti, Finland.

Massie coming to end of season to remember
The Canadian snowboarder has achieved his best ever results on the World Cup circuit this season.

Finnish skiers looking for good showing to end season
Standing skier Ilkka Tuomisto and Sini Pyy are looking forward to competing at home at the IPC Biathlon and Cross-Country World Cup Finals in Vuokatti.

Gold Coast 2018 to host largest Commonwealth para-sport programme
The Commonwealth Games in 2018 will feature 38 medal events across a record seven sports.

Poli and Maspero celebrate three months-to-go to Grosseto 2016
The IPC Athletics European Championships will take place between 10-16 June, attracting 700 athletes.
What makes the perfect….high jump?
Great Britain’s world and European silver medallist talks us through exactly what it takes to master the high jump.

Sport Week: Five storylines in para-canoe
Here are possible storylines to follow ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Irish para-cycling track Worlds team named
2015 world champion Eogan Clifford looks to defend his title in the scratch race.