PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
London 2017 announces ticketing information for World ParaAthletics Championships
Around 800,000 tickets will go on sale for the World ParaAthletics Championships during the Summer of World Athletics with prices starting from GBP 5.
Wheelchair rugby qualifiers: USA, France undefeated
The battle for the remaining Rio 2016 qualification spots began, with the USA and France starting strong.
#MusicMonday with the USA’s Jarryd Wallace
The former 100m T44 world record holder shares his favourite songs, most of which he likes to play on his guitar.
Sport week: Introduction to swimming
The basics of one of the most popular sports on the Paralympic programme.
Ostersund looks to develop Paralympic winter sports
The Swedish region is holding a conference to celebrate 40 years since hosting the first Paralympic Winter Games.
USA Judo names team to Rio 2016 Paralympics
London 2012 medallists Dartanyon Crockett, Myles Porter lead Team USA into Rio.
One month remains for Athletes’ Council nominations
Nominations must be made by National Paralympic Committees by 16 May 2016.
Lahna looks to represent Morocco, Arab nations in Rio 2016
Mohamed Lahna is aiming high in the PT2 class, as para-triathlon debuts in Rio.
Urban new secretary general of NPC Germany
The position had been vacant for the past three years.
McFadden and Hug to defend Boston marathon titles
Monday’s race will mark the start of the inaugural Abbott World Marathon Majors Wheelchair Series.