PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Thousands turn out for National Paralympic Day in Britain
The day included top flight swimming and athletics as well as guest apperances from a number of Paralympians

Hyundai & Kia Motors sign PyeongChang 2018 domestic partnership agreement
Under the agreement, they will provide 4,100 automobiles together with a monetary sponsorship for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games operations.

Solomon Islands hosts para-table tennis coaches course
Nineteen students attended the course meant to help further opportunities for people with disabilities.

Three para-archery records set in Nove Mesto
Dutch archer Bottomley broke the world record in the recurve men’s open, giving a glimpse of what is in story for August’s World Championships.
Mario Valentini, the man behind Italy para-cycling’s success
The 73-year-old coach has Team Italy among the favourites heading into the upcoming Road World Championships.

Two world records begin Asian Open
China's Zhe Cui and Vietnam's Van Cong Le lift new marks on the opening day of the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Hahn and Hermitage break world records in London
The British sprinters led the way at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in London showing great form ahead of October’s World Championships.
Glasgow 2015 media coverage a success in Spain
The Spanish Paralympic Committee saw vast numbers in viewership from their broadcast and live stream.

Great Britain announced para-equestrian European Champs squad
Five riders, all who are Paralympic medallist, will head to September’s European Championships in France.

Five facts about London
Ahead of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final, here are five things you might not know about London.