PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Tyler McGregor: My first time in a sledge
Find out how McGregor became one of Canada’s most valuable players after taking up ice sledge hockey in 2011.
PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic mascot is launched
“Bandabi” the Asiatic Black Bear mascot is joined by “Soohorang” a white tiger which will be the mascot of the Olympic Winter Games.
Monthly preview: June 2016
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.
Dutch dominate home competition in Roosendaal
One surprise result came in the grade II competition, with Vermeulen upsetting Van der Horst in the Para equestrian event.
US men’s wheelchair basketball team for Rio named
Twelve players will represent Team USA in September’s Paralympic Games.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2016
The public has until 9 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
Teresa Perales comics launched
Telefonica Foundation has launched a comic series that tells the story of six-time swimming Paralympic champion Teresa Perales.
Canada names Rio 2016 wheelchair basketball teams
Twelve men and 12 women make up the rosters for Team Canada in September’s Games.
Snow sports to work with FIPS
IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard have agreed a closer working relationship to ensure a standardised approach to rescues on the mountain.
My best and worst moments with Australia’s Evan O’Hanlon
The T38 sprinter has won many world and Paralympic titles and will go for more gold at Rio 2016.