PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Martin aims to balance studies with training for Rio 2016
The world’s best T52 racer will line-up at this week’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix just two days after finishing his University exams.

Rehm amongst a host of global stars out to impress in Spain
Around 150 athletes from 17 countries will compete in the IPC Athletics sanctioned event in Barcelona this Saturday.

Salou 2016: Ukraine wins Pre-Paralympic Tournament
The 2015 Worlds runners-up defeated Brazil in the last major competition before Rio 2016.

Schmidberger among upset wins at Slovenia Open
The German para-table tennis player overcame top-ranked Feng, which was just a few of the surprises in Lasko.

Paralympic draws for football 7-a-side revealed
Ukraine highlights Group A, while reigning World and Paralympic champions Russia are in Group B.

South Africa dominate first leg of the Road World Cup series
The event took place in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa between 6 and 8 May.

Russia crowned Malmo Lady Intercup champion
The world silver medallists Russia won the 17th edition of this event following a 1-0 victory over Brazil.

Music Monday with Cuba’s Yunidis Castillo
Cuba’s most successful Paralympian, who won three sprints golds at London 2012, reveals her three favourite songs.

Sport week: Introduction to football 5
Find out more about football 5-a-side, which will make its fourth Paralympic appearance at Rio 2016.

Brazil wins Rio 2016 goalball test event
The 2016 Paralympics hosts defeated Lithuania in the final match to claim gold.