PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Canadian Connor stripped of all results dating back to May 2012
The athlete was suspended for four years in April 2016 for an anti-doping violation but has since admitted to previously using prohibited substances.
My best and worst moments with Finland’s Leo Pekka-Tahti
The T54 wheelchair race is preparing to defend his 100m Paralympic title at Rio 2016.
Dutch Para athletes team named for Rio 2016
The team features 12 athletes made up of eight women and four men
Sport week: Classification in wheelchair fencing
Athletes are allocated into two sport classes that depend on their trunk function since all fencers compete from a wheelchair.
NPC Sweden, KONE call for accessible facilities
Based on research findings, the two partners say more can be done to help people with impairments practice sports.
Yang has world records in sight for Rio 2016
China’s Yang Yang will defend two Paralympic titles in September and aims to repeat his performances from London 2012.
More athletes named for Rio 2016
The Australian men’s wheelchair basketball team, and Canada’s boccia and sailing teams for September’s Paralympic Games have been announced.
Lithuania wins International Goalball Tournament
Lithuania 2 claimed gold at the Vilnius Vytautas Magnus Lions Club Cup, ahead of Lithuania 1 and European champions Turkey.
Sport Week: Wheelchair fencing venue
Competitions can be watched at the new Youth Arena during the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Training Tuesday with Brazil’s Terezinha Guilhermina
The Brazilian sprinting legend talks about how she is preparing for her fourth Paralympic Games.