PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Throwback Thursday: Finland’s Jouko Grip
1984 was a great year for the Finnish athlete, who won five golds between the Summer and Winter Paralympics.
Argentina announce Rio 2016 delegation
Wheelchair tennis player Gustavo Fernandez, the football 5 team and swimmer Nadia Baez spearhead the 82-strong delegation for September’s Paralympics.
Marks, McFadden and Browne receive ESPY awards
All three US Para athletes were recognised for their 2015 sporting performances during a glittering ceremony in Los Angeles.
London 2017 makes two board appointments
To coincide with one year to go, British athletes Stef Reid and Vanessa Daobry have taken up key positions with the Organising Committee.
Sauer to continue as head US ice sledge hockey coach
USA Hockey also confirmed the support staff and the dates of the national team try-outs.
My best and worst moments with the USA’s David Brown
The US T11 sprinter reflects on career highs and lows.
Brazil names wheelchair basketball teams
A total of 24 athletes will compete for Brazil in the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Transport hub named the Paralympic Terminal in Rio de Janeiro
The newly named terminal is an accessible transport hub linking the Transolimpica BRT with the existing Transoeste BRT corridor.
‘Table Tennis for NepALL’ project launched
The ITTF released a YouTube video documenting the project’s launch, as it aims to support children with impairments in Nepal.
Sport Week: Sailing venue at Rio 2016
The Rio 2016 Paralympic sailing event will be contested in Marina da Gloria between 12-17 September.