PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Rio, Brazil
The event in the Rio 2016 Olympic Stadium will double up as a Test Event for September’s Paralympic Games.
My best and worst moments with the USA’s Jarryd Wallace
The US sprinter is a strong contender for 100m T44 gold at Rio 2016. Here are his career highs and lows so far.
Para athletes meet manga creations in stunning new campaign
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government aim to raise awareness of Para sports with their “Be the Hero” campaign.
Defending Para canoe champions advance to semifinals
The first day of the 2016 ICF Para Canoe World Championships got underway in Duisburg, Germany.
Canada name ‘richly talented’ skiers to 2016-17 team
Twelve skiers will fight for World Championships glory as well as World and regional Cup podiums.
National Paralympic Heritage Trust launches in London
With the Trust, a permanent heritage centre at Stoke Mandeville and a nationwide series of satellite exhibitions, among others, will be opened.
Five US shooters earn 2016 Paralympic team nominations
Mike Tagliapietra, McKenna Dahl, army marksman John Joss, Jazmin Almlie-Ryan and Tammy Delano will all make their Paralympic debuts at Rio 2016.
Rio 2016 unveils boccia venue
The Carioca Arena 2 will also host judo and wrestling competitions during the Olympic Games.
Sport week: Classification in athletics
There are 10 eligible impairment types in athletics: eight physical impairments as well as visual impairment and intellectual impairment.
Gomes hopes strong test event will secure his Rio 2016 place
The 30-year-old is hoping to defend his 200m T11 Paralympic title in September as part of the Brazilian team.