PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Gilliver keeps Paralympic dream alive
After a lack of funding nearly ended Piers Gilliver’s Rio 2016 dreams, his first Games will be even more special.
Jose Effron aims high for Rio 2016
Argentina´s London 2012 judo silver medallist is hoping to reach the Paralympic podium once again, this September.

The IPC President's statement regarding Rio 2016 budget cuts for the Paralympic Games
Read Sir Philip Craven's full speech from Friday 19 August regarding Rio 2016.

Belgian Genyn feels ready for Paralympic gold
After swapping wheelchair rugby for wheelchair racing, the T51 racer is hoping to add Paralympic gold to his world and European titles.

Early loss gives Chinese sitting volleyball time to improve
The reigning Paralympic and world champions are learning from their loss to rivals the USA back in March.
France’s Houdet focused ahead of Rio 2016
Stephane Houdet, the current men’s single No. 1, does not want to get lost in all the Paralympic hype.
Canada, Guatemala name athletics squads
Canada will send 24 athletes to Rio 2016, and Guatemala will be sending one.

Valle dreams of winning Rio 2016 gold
Mexico´s four-time swimming Paralympic champion aims to win a medal at a fifth successive Paralympic Games, this September.

Rio 2016 preview: men’s up to 54kg
A new champion will be crowned at Rio 2016 and the competition is wide open.

IPC launches search for hosts for VISTA 2019 and 2021
VISTA is the world’s number one sport science conference for Para sport.