PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Para-cyclist Israel Hilario flies flag for Peru
Coming off a World Cup victory in Switzerland, the C2 cyclist is preparing for the Road Worlds later in July.
Two world records for China, four more fall at Glasgow 2015
Swimmers from Belarus, Sweden, Russia and the Netherlands took down world marks on the penultimate day of competition at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.
Peacock and Browne confident 100m world record will go
The two rivals will go head-to-head for the first time this season at the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games on 26 July.
Kindred going for gold at Glasgow 2015
The British favourite will attempt to prove that he is still a force to be reckoned with in the men’s 200m individual medley SM6.
Second National Paralympic Day to be held in Argentina
The event will take place on 27 September and will feature demonstrations in many para-sports.
Iraqi powerlifter Juboori suspended for Anti-Doping Rule violation
The athlete tested positive for a prohibited substance after competing at March’s FAZZA Powerlifting Championships.
China to host sitting volleyball 2016 Intercontinental
The competition is the sport’s last qualifying event for Rio 2016.
David Hall to be inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame
The Australian Paralympic champion will be joined by two other tennis legends to receive the highest honor in the sport.
Russian world record, four British swimmers fastest at Glasgow 2015
Friday’s (17 July) finals could prove to be the most successful yet for the hosts.
Brazil seeks to top medals standings at TO2015
The Paralympic host country expects to field the largest delegation at August’s Parapan American Games.