PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sport Week: Ones to watch in wheelchair rugby
Here are six players to watch in action, plus others who may fly under the radar.

Faces of the Future: Netherlands’ Liesette Bruinsma
The 15-year-old swimmer will be making her Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, where she hopes to win a gold medal.

South Korea’s Chun aims to go one better at Rio 2016
The London 2012 powerlifting bronze medallist is hoping to climb onto the Paralympic podium again this September.

Two world records kick start day one at Grosseto 2016
Two world records fell out in the field on the first morning of competition (Saturday 11 June) at the IPC Athletics European Championships in Grosseto, Italy.

Grosseto 2016: Mixed zone flashquotes from day one
Straight from the mixed zone, here is what the athletes had to say at the IPC Athletics European Championships at the end of their event.

US women’s wheelchair basketball team named for Rio
The 12-woman roster features athletes who carry hefty experiences from the Paralympics and World Championships

Serrano, Krawzow bring down world records
A series of new bests in non-Paralympic events were also set in Berlin, Germany.

Great Britain name shooting team for Rio 2016
Ten shooters will represent Great Britain at September’s Paralympic Games, including Beijing 2008 gold medallist Matt Skelhon.
2016 IPC Athletics European Championships declared open
The six-day event in Italy's Tuscan city got underway with a colourful Opening Ceremony.

Judoka Mouloud seeks to top the podium in Rio
Algeria’s Beijing 2008 gold medallist is hoping to claim the title at September’s Paralympic Games.