PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
New record for Rio 2016: 133,000 tickets for Paralympic Games sold in just one day
There has been a surge in demand for Paralympic tickets since the ending of the Olympic Games.
Durand eyes further glory at Rio 2016
The world’s fastest female Paralympian is hoping to win three Paralympic golds next month in Brazil.
Rio 2016 preview: Men’s up to 72kg
China’s Lei Liu is the one to watch as he goes for a Paralympic three-peat.
Big Interview: Brazilian football legend Romario
Former footballer-turned-politician Romario Faria is an ambassador for the Paralympic Movement.
Turkey’s Gurbulak aims high at Rio 2016
The European silver medallists will be going to Rio Paralympics with one objective – to win every wheelchair basketball game they play.
The CAS dismiss appeal by the Russian Paralympic Committee
The IPC suspended the Russian Paralympic Committee on 7 August for its inability to fulfil its IPC membership responsibilities and obligations.
Wheelchair rugby stars Batt, Madell predict evenly-contested match-up
Australia’s Ryley Batt and Canada’s Zak Madell opened up on their chances of winning the coveted wheelchair rugby Paralympic gold.
Chen sets sights on Paralympic goalball final
China’s goalball player is hoping the team can win gold in Rio after claiming silver at the last two Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016 preview: R6 (mixed 50m rifle prone SH1)
Expect a shooting showdown between Matt Skelhon and Abdulla Sultan Alaryani.
Rio 2016 preview: Women’s up to 61kg
Multi-medallist Yan Yang is only missing Paralympic gold, but will Rio 2016 be her golden moment?