PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rio 2016 preview: Men’s 200m freestyle S5
Home favourite Daniel Dias will go for his first gold medal at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
Rio 2016 preview: Men’s up to 88kg
This may be one of the tightest battles for gold.
Ticket sales for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games pass one million mark
Surge in interest after success of Olympic Games continues, with nearly 100 sessions sold out.
Blair targets Paralympic gold after over a decade away from sport
The world record holder will make his Paralympic debut at the age of 41 years.
#TeamAgitos: Kerguelen, a life devoted to Para sports
The Colombian aims to raise awareness of Para sports in his country and is hoping to see one of his pupils qualifying for the Paralympic Games one day.
French skiers, snowboarders prepare for new season
Athletes from all three sports have been completing summer training before getting back to the snow.
Brasil ready to excel in front of home crowd
Brazil’s multiple Paralympic champion swimmer Andre Brasil is looking to make a splash at September’s Paralympics in Rio.
Rio 2016 preview: Women’s up to 79kg
Expect Bose Omolayo and Lili Xu pushing each other to their very limits.
Para equestrian: Q&A with Frank Hosmar
Get to know Dutch rider Frank Hosmar ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016 preview: R8 (women’s 50m rifle three positions SH1)
Cuiping Zhang has plenty of momentum entering the Paralympics.