PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Overcoming highs and lows, Badenhorst aims for success
Australian snowboarder has a new prosthetic leg and keeps her determination to continue her rise to the top.
Wagner hopes to lift US Open title
The quads division has only two Grand Slam events, and the American wants to close 2015 with at least one.
After six world titles, Swoboda aims to add Paralympic gold
The Austrian para-canoeist is coming off another KL2 win but knows competition will be stiffer in Rio 2016.
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Doha 2015 launches ‘My Incredible Story’ film series
The first of five films about the athletes competing was released to coincide with the tickets sales for the IPC Athletics World Championships.
#WorkoutWednesday: Finland’s Leo-Pekka Tahti
The “Flying Finn” guides us through the training regime that has made him the world’s best 100m wheelchair racer.
USA’s Mark Barr seeks first Paralympic medal
The PT2 athlete can use his Paralympic swimming background as an advantage to reach the Rio 2016 podium.
Trevor Hirschfield named August’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The wheelchair rugby player was key in Canada’s thrilling gold-medal victory at Toronto 2015.
Rio mayor joins in on sports demonstration in Future Arena
The mayor, Brazilian goalball team and Rio 2016 mascot Tom showcased their athletic abilities at the new venue in Barra Olympic Park.
Canadian teenager Daniel wins on home course
The 18-year-old para-triathlete won the men’s PT4 event at the World Para-Triathlon Event in Edmonton.
Brazilian Paralympic Committee announces Ayrton Senna as its 'in memoriam ambassador'
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee (CPB) announced on Wednesday (September 9) the Formula 1 three-times world champion Ayrton Senna as its in memoriam ambassador.