PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
British Athletics names athletes for Paralympic World Class Performance Programme
A total of 23 athletes have been selected for the Paralympic Podium programme and a further 24 selected for the Paralympic Podium Potential programme.
McFadden targets fourth successive marathon Grand Slam
The US wheelchair racer can secure the inaugural Abbott World Marathon and US 50,000 dollars with victory in New York on Sunday.
Teams set for World Wheelchair-B Curling
Only two of the 16 teams will advance to the World Championship 2017.
Mexico’s Jose Estrada focuses on Tokyo, studies
The 21-year-old Para triathlete is taking his results from Rio 2016 as a positive step moving forward.
Li Liqing reflects on Rio 2016 gold medal
China’s judoka won her maiden Paralympic title last September following a win over Germany’s defending champion Carmen Brussig.
Bunschoten ready to give her best on home snow
After winning her first World Cup in Landgraaf last season, the Dutch snowboarder aims at repeating that result once again.
Schedule announced for USA Hockey Sled Classic
A record 300 athletes from 24 clubs will play at the NHL-presented competition between 17-20 November.
ITU announces candidates for 2016 elections
Fourteen candidates are running for positions on the Para triathlon committee.
Competition schedule published for Para Nordic Worlds
A host of big name stars are expected for the last major competition ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
Monthly preview: November 2016
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.