PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Big Read: Women in wheelchair rugby
Four different stories of women who have taken on the heavy-hitting sport.
Snowboarder Murphy to return at NorAm Cup
After a knee injury put him out of action for more than a year, the New Zealander is ready to compete again.
Reid, Griffioen, Alcott lift Australian Open titles
It was the first Grand Slam singles title for Great Britain's Gordon Reid
British and Canadian Sailors Seal Medals
Helena Lucas took her first gold at the Sailing World Cup in Miami after five previous attempts.
CPC’s Karen O’Neill among CAAWS’ Most Influential Women
Canada Paralympic Committee’s CEO was among those named on CAAWS’ list for 2015
US Sailing names Rio 2016 Paralympic hopefuls
Six sailors were named on the national team with aims in reaching this year’s Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Hudak pushes herself in bid to improve
The Canadian cross-country skiing World Cup winner is entering more races to gain experience which she hopes will pay off down the line.
Perez picks up third National Sports Award
Mexico’s Paralympic powerlifting champion Amalia Perez was presented with the honour by the President of Mexico.
Tokyo 2020 reinforces its team with two new Vice Presidents
Kazuhiro Tsuga and Tsutomu Tomioka were appointed Vice Presidents by the Organising Committee.
Patience paying off for Angie Ballard
The Australian will line up at next week’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Canberra, hoping to show why she is a favourite for Rio gold.