PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Kukushkina, Sedakov preparing ‘challenging’ programme
The Russian duo is hoping to reclaim its wheelchair dance sport European title at October’s Championships.

Kamiji aims for Wimbledon singles title
The Japanese wheelchair tennis player hopes to add the Grand Slam to her resume and have momentum into Rio 2016.

PyeongChang 2018 launches Volunteer Recruitment Programme
Around 22,400 volunteers are needed to fulfil a variety of roles during the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

‘Armless swimmer’ aims to repeat iconic performances
China’s Tao Zheng shot to fame at London 2012 with his incredible performances and wants to do the same in Brazil in September.

US swimmers to vie for selection at Paralympic trials
Brad Snyder and Jessica Long amongst those hoping to impress in Charlotte, North Carolina between 30 June – 2 July.

Para sport in review: June 2016
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during June.

Tokyo 2020 announces live sites for Rio 2016 Games
The aim is to bring the celebration of the Games to people across Japan.

Hwa Sook Lee set to compete at her last Paralympics
South Korea’s archery multi-Paralympic medallist seeks to conclude her career on a high note at Rio 2016.

Preview: US Paralympic Team Trials for track and field
Around 200 athletes will be in action in Charlotte with places for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games up for grabs.
Third official visit to PyeongChang 2018 complete
Representatives from IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard visited the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games host city from 16-19 June.