PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Athletics announces final medal events programme for Rio 2016
The programme will feature 177 medal events and was approved by the IPC Governing Board in Tokyo, Japan.
Jeong building back from shoulder injury
The South Korean hopes for better results in this week’s Boccia Asia/Oceania Team and Pair Championships in Hong Kong, China.
Bayley back to No. 1 in para-table tennis rankings
The London 2012 class 7 silver medallist over takes Ukraine’s Maksym Nikolenko in the latest ITTF world rankings.
World’s fastest para-athlete Hayes prepares for Grosseto Grand Prix
The South African Paralympian became the world’s fastest female para-athlete earlier this year and is now aiming to go even faster.
Bourseaux takes home win in Bensancon
The Frenchman clocked the fastest time at the World Para-Triathlon Event, winning the men’s PT4 division.
Nordic skiing: Five future faces
A World Championships and the World Cup in the 2014-15 season threw up some athletes that could be the podium-toppers of the future.
Sharp-shooter Jacobsson will compete in Rio
After much speculation, the Swedish legend has confirmed that he will take-part in his tenth consecutive Paralympic Games in 2016.
Martina Caironi named May’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The Italian athlete had a record-breaking month, resetting her own marks in the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.
Lucas sails into waters at World Cup in Weymouth, Portland
The British sailor returns to the venue where she won Paralympic gold in the 2.4mR class.
Italy opens Road World Cup series with 11 wins
The home favourite team littered the results in the handcycling relay, tandem, C class and time trial events in Maniago.