PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

French and Swiss Rio 2016 delegations announced
A total of 126 French and 21 Swiss athletes will compete at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Sport Week: Wheelchair fencers to watch for
Here are 13 fencers to follow when swords are drawn at Rio 2016.

Para sport explained: How the Armless Archer shoots
US Paralympic silver medallist Matt Stutzman explains how he shoots a bow and arrow without any arms.

Two world records fall at Grand Prix final
On home soil, Great Britain’s Richard Whitehead and Libby Clegg rewrote the record books.

Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final
Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final

Sport Week: Yee relies on experience, passion
Reigning Paralympic champion Yu Chui Yee is not anxious about the expectations heading into Rio.

Belgium name equestrian team for Rio 2016
Two-time Paralympic champion Michele George will spearhead the equestrian team at September’s Paralympic Games.

Nicole Turner ready for her Paralympic debut in Rio
Ireland’s 14-year-old swimmer dreams of winning her first Paralympic medal, in Rio.

Channel 4 to broadcast Anniversary Games
British fans will get to watch their favourite track and field stars in action before they jet to the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Para Triathlon Worlds can set stage for Rio 2016
Many of the top Para triathletes are aiming for gold in Rotterdam and will test their forms ahead of September’s Paralympics.