PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Brazil, Sweden sign 2020 co-operation agreement
The two National Paralympic Committees agree to help each other develop para-sport in their countries.
China dominate at wheelchair fencing worlds
The Beijing 2008 Paralympic hosts won three out of four titles in Saturday’s events in Eger, Hungary.
Five facts about…..Marlou van Rhijn
The Dutch blade runner is aiming to defend her 100m and 200m world titles at October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Three world records conclude shooting World Cup
Two new world records for South Korea and more quota places secured for Rio 2016 on the final day of action in Sydney, Australia.
Zou shocks at wheelchair fencing worlds
China’s world ranked No.22 beats world champion teammate at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.
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.
Rio 2016 hidden-camera video goes viral
The video of athletes training in the gym has garnered more than 18 million views online and brought greater awareness of three Brazilian para-athletes.
Bridgewater to host World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Annual event, which features four countries, will take place in Nova Scotia for the first time.
Latest countries secure places for Rio at shooting World Cup
Italy, Thailand and Brazil amongst those to secure quota spots at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
Five facts about….. Ireland’s Michael McKillop
Learn a little more about Michael McKillop ahead of October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.