PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
History could be made at Friday’s athletics sessions claims IPC President
With many of the world’s fastest Paralympians in action, Sir Philip Craven is excited for the second day of athletics at Rio 2016.
Teenager Serrano aims to make history in Rio
Swimmer is targeting Colombia’s first Paralympic gold for more than three decades after sweeping aside his rivals in 2015.
Rio 2016 preview: Women’s 200m Individual Medley SM11
New Zealand’s Mary Fisher aims to defend her Paralympic title whilst facing big competition from Germany’s Daniela Schulte.
Intellectually impaired students to witness Rio 2016
More than 20 students from the CIESP Diogo Levenhagen School will watch the wheelchair basketball competition at Barra Olympic Park.
Johnson eyes Rio 2016 gold medal double
New Zealand’s best shooter believes it is important to aim high as he heads into his fourth Paralympic Games.
Athletes who embody Paralympic spirit will win gold
Special award is named after Korean doctor who has championed Para sport for more than 50 years.
Para equestrian: Q&A with Roberta Sheffield
Get to know the Canadian grade III rider ahead of Rio 2016.
Eduardo Dutra set to make his Paralympic debut in Rio
The T54 wheelchair racer hopes competing at September’s Paralympic Games will inspire Uruguayan people to pursue their life dreams.
Mariano Travaglino to referee at his second Paralympics
Ahead of Rio 2016, the Argentinian shares his experience of being one of the world’s best blind football referees.
The 10 must watch events of Rio 2016
A guide to the hottest tickets at the upcoming Paralympic Games as the world’s best Para athletes prepare to inspire and excite the world.