PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Bocciardo targets Rio 2016 gold
The Italian swimmer is hoping to top the podium in the 400m freestyle S6 at September’s Paralympic Games.
NPC Spain launches Rio 2016 webpage
The Spanish Paralympic Committee has presented a webpage devoted exclusively to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Para sport explained: Wheelchairs in wheelchair sports
Get to know the intricate details that go into wheelchairs in various Para sports.
Pipo Carlomagno follows his father’s Paralympic legacy
The Argentinian swimmer will make his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, 12 years after his father competed at his last, in Athens.
Sport week: Gold first, world record second for Rahman
The Iranian seeks to lift the big 300kg at September´s Games, but of course, first retain his Paralympic title.
Para athletes go on tour across Spain
Spanish Para athletes travelled to 13 different cities as part of NPC Spain Rio 2016 promotional campaign.
Schulz hopes to bounce back at Rio 2016
Germany’s PT4 Para triathlete seeks to recover from his defeat at the 2015 World Championships.
Sport Week: Powerlifting venue profile
The Riocentro- Pavillion 2 will host 20 medal events between 8-14 September.
ITF announces singles entries for Rio 2016
The International Tennis Federation published the full list of wheelchair tennis entries for September’s Paralympic Games.
Top SH2 shooters on their road to Rio
A brief guide to some of the best shooters expected at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.