PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Hannah Cockroft to take on 400m at Anniversary Games
Great Britain’s golden girl will take on a new T34 event this weekend that has been added to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Argentina name strong squad for Toronto 2015
Athletes from the country will compete in 14 of the 15 sports at the Parapan American Games.

New BP Courage award launched
The award will recognise an individual, team or organisation that has redefined their own possibilities, helped to change perceptions or excelled in the face of challenges

Canadian cycling team named for Toronto 2015
The team of 16 includes a number of veterans and newcomers.
Houdet, Whiley lift first British Open titles
Despite both dropping their first sets in the finals, Houdet and Whiley came back to win their respective Super Series event.

David Hall honoured at Tennis Hall of Fame
The most decorated wheelchair tennis player was one of three to be inducted into the Class of 2015 on Saturday 18 July.

IFCPF seeks football 7-a-side athlete representative
Representative share an athlete's perspective and voicing ideas and feedback in the sport.

New Code in Iran a huge boost para-sport
New code should make it easier for people to get involved in para-sport and help support National Paralympic Day.

Three world records set up tantalising conclusion to Glasgow 2015
Brazilian Daniel Dias is also in pole position to bring his gold medal total to seven from seven races.

Seven golds in seven days for Dias at Glasgow 2015
Four more world records fall on the final day of competition at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships to bring the total to 38.