PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

London 2012 brought Sir Ludwig Guttmann’s dreams to life
One year later, Eva Loeffler, daughter of the Paralympic Movement’s founder, reflects on what her father would have thought of London 2012.

One year on: Johnson says attitudes are changing
New Zealand’s flag-bearing shooter reflects on his year since London 2012 and thinks that Paralympic athletes are getting more recognition in his home country.

Helen Hynd: Dizzy heights of London 2012
Last summer proud mum Helen Hynd watched on as sons Ollie and Sam competed in the Aquatics Centre.

Canada put on a show at Shayba Arena
Canada defeated Russia in a penalty shootout and Norway beat the Czech Republic at Sochi ice sledge hockey Test Event.

Continents Cup to be livestreamed
Wheelchair dance sport competition will be shown starting on Saturday (31 August), covering an exciting two days of competition.

Defar dazzles in Zurich - IAAF Diamond League
First season final also sees Bondarenko flying high.

Czechs win thriller over host nation Russia in Sochi
The Czechs took the Russians to a penalty shootout and Canada remained undefeated at the ice sledge hockey Test Event.

France, Netherlands in front at Sailing Worlds
The French are leading the sonar class and the Dutch the one-person keelboat event heading into the final weekend of the IFDS Sailing World Championships.

Austria’s Swoboda repeats as para-canoe world champion
Find out how Austria, Brazil and Canada made their way to the top of the podium at the ICF Para-Canoe World Championships.

Alex Zanardi wins his first UCI world title
Italy’s Alex Zanardi, Vittorio Podesta and Luca Mazzone all won gold to open the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships.