PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Toronto 2015 preview: Track cycling
USA dominated in 2011 but who will take the titles at Toronto 2015’s spectacular new velodrome?

Toronto 2015 preview: Wheelchair tennis
Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez will be aiming for his second successive singles gold in Toronto.

Americas Paralympic Committee holds General Assembly
Nicaragua’s Dionicio Zeledón elected a new member of the Americas Paralympic Committee (APC) Executive Committee.

Para-sport development projects to receive support
Thirty one projects will receive EUR 650,000 through the Agitos Foundation’s 2015 Grant Support Programme.

Toronto 2015 preview: Football 5-a-side
Paralympic and world champions Brazil will start as strong favourites during the seven day competition.

Rivard aiming for ‘highest podium step’ at Toronto 2015
Having won her first world titles at July’s IPC Swimming World Championships, Canada’s Aurelie Rivard is aiming to impress at home at the Parapan American Games.

Dispaltro, Levine take on new challenges at Toronto 2015
The Canadian BC4 boccia players will face tough competition from Team Brazil.

#ThrowbackThursday: Canada’s Patrick Anderson
The all-time wheelchair basketball great is sitting on the sidelines making music … for now.

Bermudan team triples in size for Toronto 2015
Three athletes will represent the small Caribbean nation at the Parapan American Games which open on Friday (7 August)