PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Young-Gun aiming to be top gun at Rio 2016
The two-time Paralympic champion is hoping to reclaim his world number one ranking with victory at September’s Paralympic Games.
Paralympics Ireland releases second instalment of powerful ‘More Than Sport’ campaign
Middle distance runner Michael McKillop, a winner of Paralympic, world and European titles, stars in the new promotional video
Buffalo 2016: Canada beat USA
Tyler McGregor’s third-period goal lifts team over reigning world champions in preliminary rounds.
Sport Week: History of boccia
The sport is perhaps the earliest game ever played by mankind, with roots in ancient Greece and Egypt.
Australia Post helps deliver 2016 Paralympic team to Rio
The postal service provider will be a Major Partner with the APC.
Russia claims final sitting volleyball qualification spot
Russia will be sending a men’s and women’s team to the Rio 2016 Games after their success at the World ParaVolley Intercontinental.
Ostersund 2016: Sweden Team Preview
What you need to know about Sweden prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.
Sport Week: Boccia venue at Rio 2016
Spectators can watch the sport 10-16 September in the Carioca Arena 2 venue.
My best and worst moments with South Africa’s Ilse Hayes
The sprinter shares the highs of breaking the world record and the lows of disqualification.
Ireland to host second international CP football tournament
The tournament brings a mix of talent levels and aims to develop teams.