PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Big Read: Women in wheelchair rugby
Four different stories of women who have taken on the heavy-hitting sport.

Snowboarder Murphy to return at NorAm Cup
After a knee injury put him out of action for more than a year, the New Zealander is ready to compete again.

Reid, Griffioen, Alcott lift Australian Open titles
It was the first Grand Slam singles title for Great Britain's Gordon Reid

CPC’s Karen O’Neill among CAAWS’ Most Influential Women
Canada Paralympic Committee’s CEO was among those named on CAAWS’ list for 2015

US Sailing names Rio 2016 Paralympic hopefuls
Six sailors were named on the national team with aims in reaching this year’s Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Hudak pushes herself in bid to improve
The Canadian cross-country skiing World Cup winner is entering more races to gain experience which she hopes will pay off down the line.

Patience paying off for Angie Ballard
The Australian will line up at next week’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Canberra, hoping to show why she is a favourite for Rio gold.

US blind athletes benefit from DICK’s sponsorship
Financial burdens alieved for four blind athletes and their two guides as they focus on training for Rio 2016.

Reid, Kunieda move to doubles finals at Australian Open
Semifinal matches wrapped up, setting the stage for Saturday’s Grand Slam finals.

Bochet, Salcher finish with double wins
The World Cup in Tignes concluded with two super-G events.