PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
European champions move on to Strathclyde
European champions move on to Strathclyde
Light rail network opens in Rio for people with impairments
New tram system to begin operations in June; special shuttle and taxi services to run during Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
WTF releases June world rankings following African Champs
Morocco's Mohammed Aatif was among those who moved up following his performance from the Championships.
Two table tennis Paralympians to compete in Olympics
Natalia Partyka and Melissa Tapper have qualified to also compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Rio 2016 wheelchair rugby draws revealed
No. 1 Canada leads Pool A, while the USA will headline Pool B.
Strong international entry for judo Grand Prix
Competitors from 19 countries will take part in this event, staged in Walsall, England, between 4 and 5 June.
IAKS hears about barrier free ice hockey venues
Jessica Korber gave a presentation to the 16th IAKS Management Conference on Artificial Ice Rinks about creating ice hockey venues that are accessible for all.
Finland to stage 2017 Goalball Euros
The men’s and women’s IBSA European A Goalball Championships will take place in Finland, in September 2017.
Sport week: History of judo
The sport was introduced to the Paralympic programme at Seoul 1988 with six men’s events, whilst women made their debut at Athens 2004.
Grand Slams before Games for Van Koot
The Dutch wheelchair tennis player wants Rio 2016 gold, but she first wants to get past two Grand Slams.