PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Seven talking points from the IPC Athletics European Championships in Grosseto, Italy
One week on from the 2016 European Championships we try work out what it all means with Rio 2016 fast approaching.
Bulgarian world champion suspended for four years for anti-doping violation in Doha
Stela Eneva tested positive for a prohibited substance during an in-competition test at October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Argentina’s 10 athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
With less than 80 days to go until the Paralympic Games, here are 10 athletes that will spearhead Argentina’s delegation.
US women seek return to gold standard
After leaving medal-less in London, the US women’s wheelchair basketball team are motivated reach the podium, again.
Big Interview: The UN’s Wilfried Lemke
The United Nations Special Adviser to the Secretary General of Sport for Development and Peace shares his insight on Para sport development around the world and thoughts on the upcoming Games in Rio.
US archer Bennett shows accuracy ahead of Rio
Men’s recurve world champion Eric Bennett came back to win gold in the last international tournament before September’s Games.
Tram launched to promote the Paralympic values in Bonn
“Moving Bonn, Moving the World” is the slogan displayed on the tram that will be part of Bonn’s public transport for the next three years.
Inclusion, participation high on agenda in Asia
The Nippon Foundation and the Agitos Foundation will work together ahead of Tokyo 2020, adding one more member to #TeamAgitos.
My best and worst moments with France’s Marie-Amelie Le Fur
The T44 athlete will be hoping to add to the world titles she won in long jump and 400m when she competes at Rio 2016.
Sport Week: Big lifters expected at Rio 2016
Lifting two large baby elephants is not something everyone could do, but the world’s strongest powerlifters certainly can.