PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Gomes hopes strong test event will secure his Rio 2016 place
The 30-year-old is hoping to defend his 200m T11 Paralympic title in September as part of the Brazilian team.

Australia announces shooters for Rio 2016 Paralympics
Paralympians Libby Kosmala and Natalie Smith are among the six to represent Australia in September’s Games.

Chaffey, Daniel continue to shine in Yokohama
Australian Bill Chaffey and Canadian Stefan Daniel won their respective classes at the World Para triathlon Event, showing strong form ahead of Rio 2016.

Best of British swimming heading to Rio 2016
Big names such as Eleanor Simmonds and triple European champion Ollie Hynd highlight the squad of 31 for the coming Paralympic Games.

Eight world champions set to represent Great Britain at Grosseto 2016
The British team for the 2016 IPC Athletics European Championships in Italy features 49 athletes.

Rio 2016 uniforms unveiled
The Rio 2016 Organising Committee launched the uniforms staff and volunteers will be wearing at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.

US Paralympics names Arena as official supplier for swimming team
The popular swimwear brand will provide swimsuits for the US team for the next two years.

Toronto to host 2017 Men’s U23 World Championships
The next crop of wheelchair basketball talent from 12 nations are set to battle in Canada.

Sport week: Intro to athletics
Here are the basics about the most popular sport on the Paralympic programme.

‘Reputation’ at stake for Anne Dickins in Para canoe World Champs
The 2014 World champion and reigning European champion is among those to watch in Duisburg, Germany.