PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
2016 Australian Paralympic Team uniform unveiled
Paralympic athletes modelled the attire they will wear during the Rio 2016 Games, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Gustavo Kuerten gives wheelchair tennis a try
Brazil’s three-time Roland Garros champion and IPC Vice President Andrew Parsons took part in a wheelchair tennis festival in Paris, France.
Peacock prioritising European title over fast time
The British 100m T44 sprinters is aiming to defend both his European and Paralympic titles this summer, starting with Grosseto 2016.
San Luis to host 2017 CP Football World Championships
The Championships will be held 3-22 September next year.
China’s Xu hints at retirement after Rio 2016
The seven-time Paralympic swimming champion said that he is considering hanging up his googles after the Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Classification in wheelchair rugby
A player can be allocated to one of seven sport classes, depending on his or her impairment.
Canada names wheelchair rugby team for Rio 2016
Nine athletes return from the team that took silver four years ago in London.
Brazil extends football 5 unbeaten streak
The Rio 2016 hosts re-asserted their dominance in blind football after winning the International Challenge title, in preparation for September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Introduction to wheelchair rugby
Wheelchair rugby combines elements of rugby, basketball and handball.
Steadman follows Euro gold with win in Strathclyde
The Great British PT4 racer carried her winning momentum from Lisbon, Portugal, into her home course.