PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
British Athletics names athletes for Paralympic World Class Performance Programme
A total of 23 athletes have been selected for the Paralympic Podium programme and a further 24 selected for the Paralympic Podium Potential programme.
McFadden targets fourth successive marathon Grand Slam
The US wheelchair racer can secure the inaugural Abbott World Marathon and US 50,000 dollars with victory in New York on Sunday.
Teams set for World Wheelchair-B Curling
Only two of the 16 teams will advance to the World Championship 2017.
Entries open for Paralympic University Games
The event will take place at the Paralympic Training Centre in Sao Paulo, between 8-10 December.
Canadian Para athletes honoured by their Government
Olympic and Paralympic athletes and coaches who competed at Rio 2016 were welcomed into the House of Commons by the members of the Parliament.
Perez Escalona seeks to win maiden world title
Cuba’s first swimming Paralympic gold medallist is hoping to top the podium at the 2017 World Para swimming Championships in Mexico City.
Freund sends good luck to athletes for Finsterau 2017
The German ski jump champion, a native of the region hosting the World Para Nordic Skiing Championships, made a video to celebrate 100 days to go.
Schedule announced for USA Hockey Sled Classic
A record 300 athletes from 24 clubs will play at the NHL-presented competition between 17-20 November.
ITU announces candidates for 2016 elections
Fourteen candidates are running for positions on the Para triathlon committee.
Competition schedule published for Para Nordic Worlds
A host of big name stars are expected for the last major competition ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.