PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Martin Demonte dreams of making history at Rio 2016
Argentina´s football 5-a-side coach is hoping to put an end to Brazil´s winning streak and seal its first Paralympic gold at September´s Games.
Berck-sur-Mer to host 2018 powerlifting Euros
The competition will welcome 250 athletes from 40 countries between 25-30 May.
Sport Week: History of rowing
Para rowing will make its third Paralympic Games appearance in Rio.
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.
Australia mourns loss of legend Daphne Hilton
Hilton won 14 medals across five sports and was Australia’s only female competitor in the first Paralympics in 1960.
Canada announce equestrian and rowing Rio 2016 teams
Canada will send four equestrian riders and five rowers to September’s Paralympic Games.
My best and worst moments with Georgina Hermitage
The British sprinter is the fastest T37 athlete in the world, but what are her career highs and lows so far?
Wheelchair rugby schedule released for Rio 2016
Defending Paralympic champion Australia will play Great Britain in the tournament’s opening match.