PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
#WorkoutWednesday: Finland’s Leo-Pekka Tahti
The “Flying Finn” guides us through the training regime that has made him the world’s best 100m wheelchair racer.
Paralympics New Zealand ‘goes gold’ to mark #1yeartogo
The National Paralympic Committee is asking the public to support their para-athletes by donating funds for the road to Rio 2016.
Glock aims to lead next generation of Brazil’s swimmers
The 21-year-old is coming off the back of a successful 2015 season and looks ahead to his home Paralympic Games at Rio 2016.
Smyth, Durand crowned world’s fastest para-athletes
Men, women’s 100m challenges bring together fastest sprinters in different impairment categories as part of one year to Rio 2016 celebrations
Display of world-class sports stir excitement one year until Rio 2016
Attendees were treated to rivalry football 5-a-side and sitting volleyball matches during one-year-to-go celebrations.
Samba, cinema wrap up one-year to Rio 2016 party
Adults and kids enjoy festival alongside Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio.
Tickets to Rio 2016 Paralympics go on sale to Brazil residents
Record total of 3.3 million tickets available; overseas fans will be able to buy from authorised vendors in their countries.
Ryzhkova dances to three golds at World Cup
As well as claiming gold with her partner Viacheslav Osipov, Russian European champion Galina Ryzhkova looks great ahead of the Worlds with two singles wins.
Christiansen not riding Rio at Rio 2016
The British rider made a difficult decision to move on from the horse she won three Paralympic golds on.
First world title just in time for Drahoninsky
The Czech Republic archer struck his first World Championship gold about one year out from Rio 2016.