PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Azerbaijani powerlifter suspended for four years for anti-doping violation
Maharram Aliyev tested positive for two substances during an in-competition test at February’s 7th FAZZA Powerlifting Championships in Dubai, UAE.
Abu Dhabi, UAE, to stage 18th IPC General Assembly in 2017
At the General Assembly a new IPC President will be elected to take over from Sir Philip Craven who has held the position since 2001.
IPC statement on Russian Para athletes
Russian Para athletes will be allowed to compete at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
French Para triathletes golden in Besancon
France wins in five of the nine races, including one from home favourite Yannick Bourseaux.
Japan seeks to retain Paralympic goalball title
London 2012 champions will go for their second Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.
Sport Week: Ones to watch in table tennis
Here are eight athletes to watch for over the 11 sport classes during September’s Paralympic Games.
Germany's Hosch excited for home Nordic Worlds
Hosch will compete in Finsterau as a World Championships bronze medallist and top three finisher from the IPC Biathlon World Cup.
Para triathletes seek qualification points in Besancon
The sixth and last event of the World Para Triathlon series will take place in Besancon, France, on 19 June.
PyeongChang 2018 mascots emoticonised in free texting service
Koreans exchange 10 million emoticons every day to express their feelings.
Sport Week: Rosenmeier craving taste of gold
It has been a while since the Danish Para table tennis star last won a singles gold on the international stage.