PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Portugal to host 2015 Judo European Championships
European countries can obtain ranking points toward allocation slots to Rio 2016.
The Paralympic Games legacy: Changing societies forever
With Brazil passing a new law that will transform the lives of millions of people with an impairment, are the Paralympics now the world’s number one sporting event for delivering societal change?
World records for Hynd, Simmonds at Glasgow 2015
Russia also take a relay title and set three world records on day five at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.
Canada names goalball teams for Toronto 2015
The women’s team looks to improve upon their bronze from Guadalajara 2011, while the men aim for a podium finish this time.
Six golds and one world record for Ukraine at Glasgow 2015
The Ukrainians move to first place in the medals table with 16 golds, to overtake Russia.
Sprints to entertain at Glasgow 2015
A series of exciting rivalries, which have been developing over the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships, will be highlighted in the 50m freestyle races.
Collin confident Sweden can retain European wheelchair rugby title
Europe’s most successful national side are targeting a fifth title at September’s event in Finland.
Hungarian powerlifting icon passes away
Gabor Kenderes, 66, died on 10 July following a long illness.
Paralympic champion Choi returns to international stage
The Seoul World Open will test Ye Jin Choi, the London 2012 boccia BC3 gold medallist.
Serio confident USA can win a hat-trick of Parapan Am titles
The US wheelchair basketball player is one of six returning from the team that won gold in Guadalajara 2011.