PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Australia Rio 2016 Para cycling team announced
Reigning Paralympic and World champions will headline the Australian Para Cycling Team at September’s Paralympic Games.

Strong Irish team announced for Grosseto 2016
Nine Irish athletes will compete in the IPC Athletics European Championships between 10-16 June.

Off the beaten track with the USA’s Tatyana McFadden
The T54 wheelchair racer who is chasing seven gold medals at Rio 2016 has published a book for youngsters about her life.
Sport week: Dartanyon Crockett targets Rio 2016 gold
The USA´s world champion is hoping to win his first Paralympic gold in Rio, with four more years of experience behind him after taking bronze at London 2012.

Strong international entry for judo Grand Prix
Competitors from 19 countries will take part in this event, staged in Walsall, England, between 4 and 5 June.

Sport week: Six judo storylines for Rio 2016
Six potential storylines to follow heading into September’s Paralympic Games.

Reid looking forward to renewing long jump rivalry with Le Fur
The British athlete aims to defend her European title against the French world champion in Grosseto, Italy.

European champions move on to Strathclyde
European champions move on to Strathclyde

Light rail network opens in Rio for people with impairments
New tram system to begin operations in June; special shuttle and taxi services to run during Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

WTF releases June world rankings following African Champs
Morocco's Mohammed Aatif was among those who moved up following his performance from the Championships.