PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Russia celebrates 100 days until Paralympics
A press conference and master classes were held to mark the countdown to the Games.
Eight top European lifters expected at Rio 2016
A raft of the best powerlifters from the region are expected at the Paralympic Games.
Opening Ceremony to include live creation, samba dream team
Acclaimed artist Vik Muniz will create a new piece live in the Maracana Stadium with help from the athletes at Rio 2016.
Hajikolaei will only be satisfied with Paralympic gold
The libero is confident Iran will have a winning sitting volleyball team together for September’s Paralympics.
Medical and broadcast expertise appointed to London 2017
Dr Pam Venning appointed as Head of Medical Services and Bob Caple appointed Broadcast Manager.
“Me and my coach” with Switzerland’s Marcel Hug
The T54 world record holder has been with his coach for 20 years and the pair are now gearing up for Hug’s fourth Paralympic Games.
Sport week: Six judokas to look out for
Check out six judokas to look out for ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio city government to give away tickets to Paralympics
People with an impairments, school children and city governments to receive tickets through three initiatives.
Australia Rio 2016 Para cycling team announced
Reigning Paralympic and World champions will headline the Australian Para Cycling Team at September’s Paralympic Games.
Strong Irish team announced for Grosseto 2016
Nine Irish athletes will compete in the IPC Athletics European Championships between 10-16 June.