PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Five facts about…..Leo-Pekka Tahti
The Flying Finn is the man to beat over 100m at Doha 2015

Zou stuns again with second world title
China’s Xu Feng Zou followed up her epee win with gold in the sabre at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.

Great Britain claim wheelchair rugby European crown
Sweden were unable to defend their title, as the British took a one-point victory.

Orange is the new gold at Para-Equestrian European Championships
The Netherlands top European powerhouse Great Britain in the medals tables at the Championships.
Hosts wanted for snow sport Worlds
IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard and IPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon are looking for bidders for the 2019 and 2021 World Championships.

Daniel upsets Schulz at Para-Triathlon Worlds
Canada’s Stefan Daniel ended the winning streak of Germany’s Martin Schulz in the men’s PT4 category.

Powerlifting world records set in Brazzaville
Nigeria and Egypt all leave the first Paralympic ranking competition in Africa with world bests.

Chicago Marathon to host US team trials
Top male and female wheelchair racers will be closer to securing a spot on Team USA for Rio 2016.

Khorava confident in defending judo gold
Although ranked third in the world in his category, the Ukrainian judoka believes he can defend his London 2012 Paralympic title.

#SuperheroSunday: Scott Reardon
Australia’s premier T42 sprinter offers an insight into who motivates and inspires him.