PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Former tennis star Gustavo Kuerten named CPB ambassador
The three-time Roland Garros champion is lending his support for the Paralympic Movement in Brazil.

Five facts about…..South Africa’s Ilse Hayes
She is a strong contender for gold at Doha 2015, but what else do you know about South Africa’s leading sprinter?

Three storylines for the 2015 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge
The top teams from around the world take on each other this week in London.

Scott Reardon wants solo gold at Doha 2015
After tying for the world title two years ago, the Australian sprinter wants to stand alone at the top of the podium at the IPC Athletics World Championships.

Five facts about…..Great Britain’s Dan Greaves
What would Great Britain's Dan Greaves have chosen as a career if it wasn't for athletics? Find out here, with five facts about the world and Paralympic discus F44 silver medallist.

No. 1 Australia prepare for busy month
The wheelchair rugby team will take-on some of the top teams around the world in London, then shortly later look to defend their regional title.

Preview: 2015 ITTF Para-Table Tennis European Championships
Competition kicks off on 12 October in Vejle, Denmark.
Moran Samuel named September’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The Israeli won her first World Championships gold medal in para-rowing.

McFadden wins fifth straight Chicago Marathon
The marathon served as a Paralympic qualifier for Team USA.

No ‘hour record’ for Colin Lynch
A punctured tyre dashed the Irishman’s hopes of breaking the record.