PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Public events held to mark four years until Tokyo 2020
Public events were held in the Japanese capital city to mark four years until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and to raise awareness of Para sports.
Wheelchair tennis entry list announced for Rio 2016
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed the full list of singles and doubles entries for the Rio 2016 Paralympic tennis events.
Rio 2016 preview: Women’s up to 67kg
After bursting onto the scene at London 2012, Yujiao Tan appears primed for gold at Rio.
Austria back on snow ahead of crucial season start
Paralympic medallists Claudia Loesch, Markus Salcher were amongst those to complete warm-weather training before on-snow training got underway.
Adesokan aims to defend his title at Rio 2016
Nigeria’s powerlifter Yakubu Adekosan is seeking to retain his title at September’s Paralympic Games.
Pope Francis wishes athletes good luck for the Rio 2016 Paralympics
Four athletes on Wednesday had the opportunity to discuss with the Holy Father the impact the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will have around the world.
New record for Rio 2016: 133,000 tickets for Paralympic Games sold in just one day
There has been a surge in demand for Paralympic tickets since the ending of the Olympic Games.
Durand eyes further glory at Rio 2016
The world’s fastest female Paralympian is hoping to win three Paralympic golds next month in Brazil.
Rio 2016 preview: Men’s up to 72kg
China’s Lei Liu is the one to watch as he goes for a Paralympic three-peat.
Big Interview: Brazilian football legend Romario
Former footballer-turned-politician Romario Faria is an ambassador for the Paralympic Movement.