PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Vasconcelos targets fourth Paralympic gold
Brazil’s football 5-a-side coach aims to claim the Paralympic title for a fourth consecutive time, after winning the previous three as a goalkeeper.
Sport week: Cycling venues at Rio 2016
Track events will be contested in the Rio Olympic Velodrome, whilst the road events will take place in Pontal.
Kukushkina, Sedakov preparing ‘challenging’ programme
The Russian duo is hoping to reclaim its wheelchair dance sport European title at October’s Championships.
Kamiji aims for Wimbledon singles title
The Japanese wheelchair tennis player hopes to add the Grand Slam to her resume and have momentum into Rio 2016.
PyeongChang 2018 launches Volunteer Recruitment Programme
Around 22,400 volunteers are needed to fulfil a variety of roles during the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
‘Armless swimmer’ aims to repeat iconic performances
China’s Tao Zheng shot to fame at London 2012 with his incredible performances and wants to do the same in Brazil in September.
US swimmers to vie for selection at Paralympic trials
Brad Snyder and Jessica Long amongst those hoping to impress in Charlotte, North Carolina between 30 June – 2 July.
Para sport in review: June 2016
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during June.
Tokyo 2020 announces live sites for Rio 2016 Games
The aim is to bring the celebration of the Games to people across Japan.
Hwa Sook Lee set to compete at her last Paralympics
South Korea’s archery multi-Paralympic medallist seeks to conclude her career on a high note at Rio 2016.