PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
No.27: USA seals double gold, Spain surprises
The US men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams had not topped the podium at a same Paralympic Games since Seoul 1988.
Gerard, Griffioen, Wagner retain NEC Masters titles
Joachim Gerard upsets Gordon Reid, while Jiske Griffioen comes back from round-robin struggles for year-end singles championship wins.
Sao Paulo wins 2016 Brazilian School Paralympics
It is the fourth time the Brazilian state seals the title, with Santa Catarina coming in second and Rio de Janeiro completing the podium.
China shine at Asian Para Badminton Champs
China were victorious in eight of the 22 events.
Five fast facts: World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Here is a quick list of things to know prior to watching the four-team sledge hockey tournament.
Lei Liu: My top three moments from Rio 2016
Get to know China’s triple powerlifting Paralympic champion’s favourite three moments from Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.
No 29 Australia beat USA in Rio 2016 thriller
Events for the development of the sport took place in 2016, showing wheelchair rugby’s rapid growth.
No.28 USA win Pan Pacific gold, road to PyeongChang begins
Austria were also promoted to the B-Pool and the Czech Republic reached the Qualification Tournament for the next Paralympic Winter Games.
Winners revealed at Irish Paralympic awards
Cyclists were the big winners of the night but there was a surprise for thrower Orla Barry.
Brad Bowden readies for new position
Canada’s sledge hockey veteran will be making a drastic change on the ice at the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.