PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rio 2016 preview: P2 (women’s 10m air pistol SH1)
Iran’s Sareh Javanmardidodmani will go for Iran’s first gold medal in shooting since Sydney 2000.
Whitehead receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for July
The reigning world and Paralympic champion smashed his own 200m T42 world record.
Q&A with Adecco Group’s Patrick Glennon
The Adecco Group Global SVP for the IOC and IPC Athlete Career Programmes shares his views on inclusivity in the sports world and more.
Brazilian Para equestrian team ready to ride
Brazil’s Chef D’Equipe hopes her riders and horses can put on performances that draw national interest in the sport.
Brazil’s Bullock excited about #ProudParalympian
Former wheelchair tennis player Samanta Bullock will be one of the leaders at the relaunch of Proud Paralympian at Rio 2016.
Cai Changgui ready to perform in Rio
The Beijing 2008 goalball champion talks jetlag, training, maturing since the 2012 Paralympics and video games ahead of Rio 2016.
Alison Levine set to make her Paralympic debut
Canada’s 26-year-old boccia player is looking forward to having her first Paralympic experience at Rio 2016.
Swimming at Rio 2016: Who has podium potential?
Most people are familiar with the big names to look out for, but who could also win a medal for their country?
Dixon Hooker targets Rio 2016 gold
Colombia´s athletics world champion aims to top the podium at September´s Paralympic Games.
Denmark, US Virgin Islands, Haiti name Rio 2016 teams
Denmark will send 15 Para athletes to the Games; Haiti, US Virgin Islands name one athlete each.