PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Yang has world records in sight for Rio 2016
China’s Yang Yang will defend two Paralympic titles in September and aims to repeat his performances from London 2012.
More athletes named for Rio 2016
The Australian men’s wheelchair basketball team, and Canada’s boccia and sailing teams for September’s Paralympic Games have been announced.
Lithuania wins International Goalball Tournament
Lithuania 2 claimed gold at the Vilnius Vytautas Magnus Lions Club Cup, ahead of Lithuania 1 and European champions Turkey.
Sport Week: Wheelchair fencing venue
Competitions can be watched at the new Youth Arena during the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Training Tuesday with Brazil’s Terezinha Guilhermina
The Brazilian sprinting legend talks about how she is preparing for her fourth Paralympic Games.
#50DaysToGo: 50 unmissable events at Rio 2016
Tickets are still available for events where records are likely to fall, legends will be born and memories created.
50 social media accounts to follow for the Paralympics
With 50 days to go until the Paralympics, here are the accounts you should be following on social media.
World’s best Para athletes set for Müller Anniversary Games
Headliners at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix final include home favourites David Weir, Hannah Cockroft and Jonnie Peacock
Training with powerlifter Lei Liu
Aiming for a new world record at Rio 2016, China’s Liu talks training and preparation.
Sport Week: Intro to wheelchair fencing
This Para sport is one of the closest you can get to medieval combat.