PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Vejle 2015: Valera, Partyka win European titles
Spain’s Alvaro Valera took gold in the men’s class 6 single; Poland’s Natalia Partyka took the crown in the women’s class 10.

Stars return to London for 2015 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters
The top singles players from around the world will close their seasons at the tournament in London.

Five facts about…..Finland’s Henry Manni
It is the battle of the brothers at Doha 2015 as Henry Manni takes on his brother Tuomas. Find out more facts about world bronze medallist.

Goncharova and Hahn get ready to go head-to-head
The two T38 class rivals will go for gold over 100m and 200m at the IPC Athletics World Championships.

Vejle 2015: No. 1 Didukh stands his ground
The Ukrainian held off No. 2 Thomas Bouvais to advance in the men’s class 8 at the Para-Table Tennis European Championships.

WWRC15: Australia, USA victorious on day two
Top-ranked Australia took the 2-point win over Great Britain, while USA rebounded from a tough loss to Canada.
ISAF release video on Paralympic development programme
The documentary explores the new programme and gives insight from sailors who attended the clinic over the summer 2015.

Former tennis star Gustavo Kuerten named CPB ambassador
The three-time Roland Garros champion is lending his support for the Paralympic Movement in Brazil.

Five facts about…..South Africa’s Ilse Hayes
She is a strong contender for gold at Doha 2015, but what else do you know about South Africa’s leading sprinter?

Three storylines for the 2015 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge
The top teams from around the world take on each other this week in London.