PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Japan reveals Rio 2016 Paralympic roster
Masaki Fujita and Shingo Kunidea are among the 127 athletes heading to the Paralympic Games this September.

Refugees to compete in dedicated team at Rio 2016 Paralympics
Para athletes will stand for courage, determination, inspiration and equality at the world’s number one sporting event for driving social inclusion.

Are you a Proud Paralympian?
A new video has been launched to raise awareness and explain what Proud Paralympian is and how athletes can get involved.

Sport Week: Olympian Murray to coach Para triathletes
The former Canadian triathlete knows the feeling her athletes will get when they compete in their first Games.

Agitos Foundation helps refugees, earthquake survivors
#TeamAgitos grows larger as more Para sport development projects are funded via the 2016 Grant Support Programme.

With degree in pocket, Paovic focuses on Rio
In the months leading up to the Paralympic Games, the No. 1 table tennis player first had to obtain her university degree.

Sarah Storey embraces motherhood ahead of Rio 2016
The multiple cycling Paralympic champion is heading into her seventh Games three years after giving birth to her first daughter Louisa.

My best and worst moments with Rachael Morrison
Ahead of her Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, the US thrower talks about her career highs and lows.

Dunham ready to ride again at Rio
After missing London 2012, the Para equestrian rider looks to make the most of her fifth Paralympic Games.

Sport Week: Para triathlon venue
The event will be held 10-11 September at Fort Copacabana.