PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Elshan Huseynov seeks first Paralympic medal in Rio
After an exceptional 2015 season Azerbaijan’s Elshan Huseynov is ready to make a splash at Rio 2016.
Singapore, Belgium announce teams for Rio 2016
A total of 12 athletes will represent Singapore at the Paralympic Games in Rio in September and Belgium add nine more.
Sport Week: Rowing venue at Rio 2016
Competitions will be held in the Lagoa Stadium from 9-11 September.
Sport Week: Classification in rowing
Rowers are allocated to three sport classes and compete across four different events.
Australia name wheelchair rugby team for Rio
Eight athletes are returning from the team that won gold at London 2012.
Paul ‘confident’ of reaching golden goal at Rio 2016
The South African swimmer is determined to reclaim his 100m breaststroke SB9 title.
Wheelchair rugby schedule released for Rio 2016
Defending Paralympic champion Australia will play Great Britain in the tournament’s opening match.
Israel, Lithuania delegations announced for Rio 2016
30 athletes will compete for Israel and Lithuania will send 13 to September’s Paralympic Games.
Spain to host 2018 blind football World Championships
Madrid, Spain, has been selected as host city for the blind football World Championships, in 2018.
Music Monday with Great Britain’s Sophie Hahn
The British T38 world champion and world record holder reveals her musical taste.