PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Germany and Great Britain name athletes for Rio 2016
Germany announced the men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams, whilst two British wheelchair fencers will make their Paralympic debut.
Colombia’s nine athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
World champions and Paralympic medallists will spearhead the Colombian delegation at September’s Paralympic Games.
NHK announces plans for Rio 2016 Paralympic broadcasts
The Japanese broadcaster plans to screen 120 hours of action from September’s Paralympic Games.
Australia to host 2018 Wheelchair Rugby Worlds
Current world champion to host next edition of event.
The inspirational life of Luis Herazo
In the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series, Colombian athlete says his sporting performances have helped change people’s perceptions.
CAD 40,000 donation to impact Canada’s Para athletes
Intelliware Development donated CAD 40,000 to Paralympic Foundation of Canada to support Para athletes’ performances on their road to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Singles to be contested at Wimbledon for first time
Top seeds Stephane Houdet and Jiske Griffionen face tough draws, but still aim to win inaugural Wimbledon singles titles.
Zijderveld targets first Paralympic medal
The Dutch swimming world champion seeks to win gold in the 100m breaststroke at September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Foth to lead biggest US shooting team at Rio 2016
Coach Bob Foth, an Olympic silver medallist, will lead the largest US shooting team in history to September’s Paralympic Games.
My best and worst moments with the Netherlands’ Marlou van Rhijn
The Dutch T43 sprinter shares the experiences of her career so far.