PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
US swimmers to vie for selection at Paralympic trials
Brad Snyder and Jessica Long amongst those hoping to impress in Charlotte, North Carolina between 30 June – 2 July.
Para sport in review: June 2016
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during June.
Vasconcelos targets fourth Paralympic gold
Brazil’s football 5-a-side coach aims to claim the Paralympic title for a fourth consecutive time, after winning the previous three as a goalkeeper.
Hwa Sook Lee set to compete at her last Paralympics
South Korea’s archery multi-Paralympic medallist seeks to conclude her career on a high note at Rio 2016.
Preview: US Paralympic Team Trials for track and field
Around 200 athletes will be in action in Charlotte with places for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games up for grabs.
Third official visit to PyeongChang 2018 complete
Representatives from IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard visited the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games host city from 16-19 June.
Biathlon, cross-country ski officials visit PyeongChang 2018
Race Director Len Apedaile and Head of IPC Snow Sports Dimitrije Lazarovski travelled to South Korea to check on construction progress and schedules.
Sport week: Alvaro Galvis targets Rio 2016 gold
The two-time Para cycling world champion is hoping to win his first Paralympic medal at September´s Games.
Top SH1 shooters on their road to Rio
A wealth of athletes from across the globe show the depth of talent in the SH1 field.
My best and worst moments with Tunisia’s Walid Ktila
The T34 World and Paralympic champion shares his career highs and lows.