PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

London Calling – Canada’s Brent Lakatos
In a new weekly series we hear from the world’s top Para athletes hoping to head to Great Britain this summer for the London 2017 World Para Athletics Championships.
Australian rowers check form at SIRR
Australian Para rowers hit the water for the first time since Rio 2016.
2017 summer sport World Championships at a glance
As we transition from the winter to summer sports season, here is a quick rundown on what to follow.

Conchita Jager named Secretary General of NPC Switzerland
Jager will succeed Veronika Roos.

Holiday hotspot with Great Britain’s Jonnie Peacock
The double Paralympic champion tells us about where he likes to take vacation.

Wheelchair Basketball Canada celebrates inclusive sport
A programme has been launched that will educate teachers and students on the sport and encourage youngsters to be physically active.

Clark still savours gold as Olympian mother recalls moment
The USA’s Breanna Clark won the 400m T20, and Olympic silver medallist mother looks to help train her toward Tokyo 2020.

IBSA launches Central Euro League
Three teams so far from three countries are in the league, with IBSA looking to add two more teams.

Monthly preview: April 2017
The World Para Ice Hockey Championships will be a major qualifying event for PyeongChang 2018.

Para athletics record breakers - March
With the athletics season in full swing, here is an easy reference guide to world record breakers from around the world.