PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Australian riders self-fund European training trip
A small group of Australian dressage riders are spending the summer in Europe to prepare for major international equestrian events.
Lyon 2013 to be biggest World Championships to date
1,100 athletes from 99 countries set to compete in 207 medal events and media and broadcasters from 25 countries will provide coverage.
Lyon 2013 to be biggest World Championships to date
• 1,100 athletes from 99 countries set to compete in 207 medal events• Media and broadcasters from 25 countries will cover the event

Wheelchair tennis stars head to British Open
Nine of the world’s top 10 men’s players will compete in the wheelchair tennis British Open from 16-21 July.
Don't count out Tunisia in Lyon
Four Paralympic champions hope to bring more titles back to Tunisia from the IPC Athletics World Championships.

For Reynolds, it’s not too soon to swim toward Rio
Young newcomer to the New Zealand swimming team has his sights set high for Montreal, which will be his first major international competition.

Looking at Lyon: Men’s 5,000m T54
In the first of nine event previews for the IPC Athletics World Championships, the men’s 5,000m T54 will offer a glimpse of wheelchair racing’s future.

Looking at Lyon: Men’s discus F44
The biggest battle on the field in Lyon is expected to be between Great Britain’s Dan Greaves and the USA’s Jeremy Campbell in the discus F44.

IPC’s Annual Report 2012 showcases record-breaking year
The IPC’s Annual Report 2012 is now available for download.
Marieke Vervoort in battle royale with Michelle Stilwell
Belgian aiming to topple world No. 1 over 100m and 200m in Lyon.