PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Russia ready to raise bar in Aleksin
With 31 of the 137 athletes, Russia will have the largest delegation at next week’s 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships.

Can Aussies continue success in Montreal pool?
After finishing second to China in swimming at London 2012, Australia are hoping for a large medal haul at the IPC Swimming World Championships.

Grosseto 2013 review: Caironi smashes 100m and 200m T42 world records
Switzerland's Marcel Hug and Great Britain's Hannah Cockcroft also impresed in scorching conditions at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix event in Italy.

ASEAN Para-Games to feature 12 sports
The ASEAN Para-Games will take place in Naypyitaw, Myanmar from 14-20 January 2014.

Singapore’s Tan to help develop para-equestrian
Para-equestrian Laurentia Tan has joined the FEI’s Solidarity Ambassador programme to help others establish national structures to develop the sport.

Meeting records and world leads tumble
First IAAF Diamond League event of 2013 takes place in Doha

Channel 4 lands BAFTA for London 2012 Paralympics coverage
Broadcaster continues to win awards for London 2012

Host nation names team for Montreal
Swimming Canada names 26 swimmers who will compete in August's World Championships

Oliveira world’s 17th most marketable athlete
Brazilian Paralympic sprinting champion Alan Fonteles Oliveira was named to SportsPro magazine’s 50 Most Marketable Athletes list.

Gaétan Tardif elected CPC President
Canadian Paralympic Committee elections held in Toronto