PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
NPC Spain presents Rio 2016 kit
Some of the most decorated Spanish Paralympians modelled the uniform they will wear at September’s Games during a ceremony on 21 June.
Throwback Thursday: Spain’s Antonio Rebollo
The Spanish archer is the only Paralympian to have lit the Olympic cauldron, at Barcelona 1992’s Opening Ceremony.
Top wheelchair rugby teams take on Canada Cup
Before they meet at Rio 2016, Canada, USA, Japan, Australia, Great Britain and Sweden will clash during a four-day tournament.
Hynd: My best and worst moments
Great British swimmer Ollie Hynd talks about his most memorable medals, and the times which he would rather forget.
Sport Week: History of Para powerlifting
Weightlifting was originally on the Paralympic programme, but changed to powerlifting in 1992.
The coach that made Para sports his life purpose
Ecuador’s athletics coach Freddy Geovanni devotes his life to raising awareness of Para sports in his country.
Jacobsson focuses on ‘three F’s’
After not deciding to compete at Rio 2016 until the middle of 2015, the multiple Paralympic medallist will line up for his 10th Paralympics.
US women seek return to gold standard
After leaving medal-less in London, the US women’s wheelchair basketball team are motivated reach the podium, again.
Big Interview: The UN’s Wilfried Lemke
The United Nations Special Adviser to the Secretary General of Sport for Development and Peace shares his insight on Para sport development around the world and thoughts on the upcoming Games in Rio.
US archer Bennett shows accuracy ahead of Rio
Men’s recurve world champion Eric Bennett came back to win gold in the last international tournament before September’s Games.