PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Garrido named Chile’s flagbearer for Rio 2016
The powerlifting Parapan American champion will headline Chile’s delegation at the Opening Ceremony of September’s Paralympic Games, on 7 September.

MEDIA ALERT: IPC press conference regarding the membership status of NPC Russia
The press conference will be held in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday 7 August at 12:00 BRT.
My most memorable lift: Azerbaijan’s Elshan Huseynov
The world record holder in the men’s up to 107kg explains which lift was his most memorable one in his career so far.

Latest blind football world rankings updated
Paralympic and world champions Brazil remains the top-ranked team in the world, followed by South American rivals Argentina, Spain, China and France.

Training Tuesday with Germany’s Markus Rehm
The German long jumper holds every title there is and will be aiming for gold once again at Rio 2016.

Australia reveal Rio 2016 athletics, swimming teams
Paralympic and world champions highlight the teams heading to the Paralympic Games.

Germany announces Rio 2016 delegation
Germany will send 148 athletes to compete at September’s Paralympic Games.

Sport Week: Classification in Para triathlon
Athletes in this sport are grouped into five sport classes.

Rio 2016 preview: R2 (women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1)
The first shooting medal event of the Paralympic Games will feature a head-to-head between the world champion and world record holder.

Music Monday with the USA’s David Blair
The discus F44 world record holder reveals his musical tastes ahead of Rio 2016.