PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Donaueschingen 2015: Simonelli aims to end 17-year drought
The 1998 world champion will face South Korea’s Lee Ouk Soo for gold in the compound men’s open.
Handcyclist Sanchez set for first race in South Africa
The USA's five-time world champion hopes the Para-Cycling Road World Cup will plant a ‘seed’ in the region.
Football 7 first sport to complete Rio 2016 qualification
Argentina won the final place at next year’s Paralympics, joining Brazil, the USA, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Russia and Ukraine.
Tickets for Rio 2016 Paralympics to go on sale
Brazilians can begin applying for tickets on official website starting 7 September, which marks ‘One Year to Go.’
Spain head to semis at blind football European Champs
Javier Munoz scored Spain’s ticket to the semi-finals with a 1-0 win over France, while Russia also secured their spot.
#ThrowbackThursday: Esther Vergeer
Already firmly etched in the wheelchair tennis record books, the Dutch sensation is now making a business career for herself.
World Para-Rowing Championships see record entries
The number of entries in the boat classes have progressively grown since the sport was added to the Paralympic programme.
Donaueschingen 2015: China, Turkey advance
China will play Great Britain for gold in the compound open mixed event, while Turkey will face the US for gold in the men’s equivalent.
USA Para-Triathlon to host summit during World Championships
The free summit will cover topics from how to start a para-triathlon programme to coaching the athletes.
Great Britain advances in Blind Football European Championships
Great Britain cruises into the semi-finals, while defending champion Spain ties with Russia.