PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
No.27: USA seals double gold, Spain surprises
The US men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams had not topped the podium at a same Paralympic Games since Seoul 1988.
Finsterau calling for Norway’s Larsen
The five-time World Championships medallist believes the German venue is an important stop on his road to PyeongChang.
Gerard, Griffioen, Wagner retain NEC Masters titles
Joachim Gerard upsets Gordon Reid, while Jiske Griffioen comes back from round-robin struggles for year-end singles championship wins.
Sao Paulo wins 2016 Brazilian School Paralympics
It is the fourth time the Brazilian state seals the title, with Santa Catarina coming in second and Rio de Janeiro completing the podium.
China shine at Asian Para Badminton Champs
China were victorious in eight of the 22 events.
Five fast facts: World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Here is a quick list of things to know prior to watching the four-team sledge hockey tournament.
Lei Liu: My top three moments from Rio 2016
Get to know China’s triple powerlifting Paralympic champion’s favourite three moments from Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.
#50DaystoGo: Umstead hoping to progress ahead of Worlds
The three-time Paralympic alpine skiing medallist wants to make it to the podium in Tarvisio, Italy, but she will be satisfied if she peaks at the right time.
Czech Republic claim gold, Slovakia bronze at Worlds
Czech Republic, Japan and Slovakia also advance to the Qualification Tournament for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympics.
#50DaystoGo: Tarvisio 2017 to be free to watch
Organisers of the World Para Alpine Skiing Championships are inviting everyone to come along and see some incredibly exciting Para sport.