PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Childhood gift leads Panferova into spotlight
World champion Carina Edlinger interviews Russian vision impaired athlete about her meteoric rise to the podium in Para Nordic skiing

Ekler, Iglesias make statements in Bydgoszcz ahead of Tokyo
Hungarian defends long jump T38 title equalling her world record while Spanish sprinter takes her second gold in three days at the European Championships

Hewett takes on Gerard in Roland Garros wheelchair action
World No.2 Yui Kamiji will lock horns with her doubles partner Jordanne Whiley in the women's action

Ones to watch for Para cycling
Cyclists who will challenge for gold on the road and on the track

Caironi and Kornobys shine with gold in Bydgoszcz
Italian breaks world record twice in the long jump and Polish athlete takes shot put victory in her last attempt on at the European Championships

Jong sets new world record in Dutch one-two at the Euros
Blade runner takes her first European title in the women's 100m T64 with Marlene van Gansewinkel in second on day three in Poland

Genoa kicks off 2021 Para dance sport season
Nearly 90 athletes from seven nations of three continents set to compete in the World Cup in Italy as the countdown to Ulsan 2021 begins

Tokyo 2020 final qualification battle gets underway in Italy
Rowers from around the world have descended on Gavirate, Italy
Tokyo 2020 unveils Victory Ceremony podiums, costumes, music and medal trays
Marks 50 days until Olympic Games
Sport Week: 10 things to know about Para cycling
The sport is a display of speed, power, physical strength and mental resilience