PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Firth ‘more determined’ than ever ahead of Rio 2016
After a successful comeback from injury, the British 100m backstroke S14 Paralympic champion is training hard towards September’s Paralympic Games.

Members named to new skiing Coaches Advisory Group
Seven experienced coaches will be available to the wider coaching community to answer questions on alpine skiing.
Training Tuesday with Australia’s Evan O’Hanlon
The multi world and Paralympic champion who will be lining up for this third Paralympics in September tells us about his training regime.

Argentinian and Canadian athletes announced for Rio
Argentina’s athletics and Canada’s shooting and wheelchair tennis teams for September’s Paralympic Games have been announced.

Hartpury to host Britain’s best riders
As the last three-star equestrian dressage event in Europe before Rio 2016, competition will be fierce.

US athletics and cycling teams named for Rio 2016
The track and field team includes 66 athletes, whilst the cycling team features 18 athletes.

Snowboarder Renske van Beek: My three heroes
Find out who inspires the 2015-16 IPC Snowboard World Cup winner on her road to PyeongChang 2018.

Music Monday with Germany’s Felix Streng
The German T44 sprinter reveals his three favourite musical choices.

Symashko emotional about third Paralympics
The Ukrainian goalkeeper takes inspiration from his son as he heads towards the Rio 2016 football 7-a-side competition.

Sport Week: Introduction to shooting
A test of body and mind – quite often with conflict between the two – shooting is the ultimate demonstration of accuracy and skill.