PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final
Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final
Sport Week: Yee relies on experience, passion
Reigning Paralympic champion Yu Chui Yee is not anxious about the expectations heading into Rio.
Belgium name equestrian team for Rio 2016
Two-time Paralympic champion Michele George will spearhead the equestrian team at September’s Paralympic Games.
Nicole Turner ready for her Paralympic debut in Rio
Ireland’s 14-year-old swimmer dreams of winning her first Paralympic medal, in Rio.
Channel 4 to broadcast Anniversary Games
British fans will get to watch their favourite track and field stars in action before they jet to the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Para Triathlon Worlds can set stage for Rio 2016
Many of the top Para triathletes are aiming for gold in Rotterdam and will test their forms ahead of September’s Paralympics.
The IPC opens suspension proceedings against NPC Russia
In addition to Monday’s report, the IPC received additional information from Richard McLaren the report’s author.
Mexico’s Buenaventura seeks podium finish at Rio 2016
Mexico’s 18-year-old athlete took part in an Agitos Foundation training camp in 2015, which helped him qualify for September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport week: History of wheelchair fencing
The sport was developed by Sir Ludwig Gutmann, founder of the Paralympic Movement.
Amanda Reynolds not deterred by surgery
The Australian canoeist had her appendix removed this year but said she is ‘back to full fitness’ for Rio 2016.