PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
1964-2020: A tour of the past and the future
Japanese athlete Katsumi Suzaki talks about the challenges of the Tokyo 1964 Paralympics, and how things are looking for 2020.
Erik Horrie named World Rowing’s Para-Crew of the Year
For the second consecutive year, and Australian has won World Rowing's Para-Crew of the Year.
The Big Read: Looking back on the Ceremonies of 1964 and 2012
The Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Paralympic Games have seen some spectacular changes in 50 years from Tokyo 1964 to London 2012.
From part-time exercise, to state-of-the-art training in 50 years
A look back on how training changed for the stars of Paralympic sport since the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games.
Top six stories from para-sport - 2-8 November
Great Britain’s Paralympic silver medallist Jade Etherington has announced her retirement, and the USA’s Tatyana McFadden completes a second Marathon Grand Slam.
Volunteer at Glasgow 2015 swimming Worlds
Organisers are searching for people to fill a variety of roles including transport, meet and greet, media operations, accreditation and sport-specific roles, between 13-19 July.
Van Rhijn “seriously excited” by Rio 2016 after Brazilian visit
The world’s fastest female blade runner is counting down the days until the next Paralympic Games in less than two years’ time.
First women’s sledge hockey international tournament to kick-off
Teams from Canada, the USA and Europe will compete in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, from 7-9 November.
What's the official governing body for para-triathlon?
The sport is governed by the International Triathlon Union (ITU), which has supported the development of para-triathlon for more than 15 years and has held para-triathlon World Championships every year since 1995.
Norway and Germany qualify for curling worlds
Following their victory at the World Wheelchair Curling Qualification event in Lillehammer, Norway, both nations have booked their slot at the 2015 World Wheelchair Curling Championships.