PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Swimming Competition Programme Working Group formed
An advisory group of 12 experts will work to develop and optimise the competition programme for World Championships and Paralympic Games.

Schedule, live coverage confirmed for powerlifting Euros
Full livestream available at www.eger2015.org for last and biggest regional Championships of 2015.

UK Athletics names 2015-16 World Class Performance Programme selections
Selection is based upon the potential to wins medals at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

Beatrice Vio named October’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The Italian wheelchair fencer drew closer to an undefeated season after the World Cup in Paris.

Ali Jawad aims for 200kg lift at European Championships
The British standout reveals he did not perform to his potential in Mexico City and hopes to redeem himself at the European Open from 24 November.

Ten best quotes of Doha 2015
A look back at the best quotes from athletes at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Hernandez-Cervellon focused on progress despite injuries
The French snowboard world champion had to put back her training schedule but feels ready to take on the World Cup circuit once again.

Emerging US wheelchair basketball team to compete in Japan.
The 2015 Kitakyushu Champions Cup between 11 and 15 November will feature the USA, Great Britain, Korea and the host nation.

Iran’s Nemati secures Rio 2016 Olympic qualifying spot
The London 2012 Paralympic champion made history at the Asian Archery Championships.