PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
US sonar team secured place on Rio 2016 sailing team
Rick Doerr, Brad Kendell and Hugh Freund make up the US three-person sonar class team that will compete at September’s Paralympic Games.
Latest para-taekwondo world rankings updated
Russia’s Nazarenko moved up, while Iran’s Pourrahnamaahmad remained No. 1 in their respective categories following the Asian Open.
Preview: World’s best Para equestrian riders head to Mannheim, Germany
Nearly 50 riders from nine countries will compete in the event
Vynohradets, Boki in line for latest European titles
A series of other swimmers will also try to add to their medal count in the finals in Funchal, Portugal, on Friday (6 May).
Wallace believes 100m world record will go before Rio 2016
The US T44 sprinter thinks Richard Browne’s mark of 10.61 seconds could be lowered before September’s Paralympic Games.
Perales, Rung share gold as Mereshko lowers 400m free world best
Ukraine's Yelyzaveta Mereshko shaved four seconds off the time of her British rival Eleanor Simmonds in the women's 400m freestyle S6.
Funchal 2016: Action to check out on day seven
David Grachat will take to the water in his favourite event in front of his home crowds in Funchal, Portugal.
Funchal 2016: Action to check out on day six
Spain’s Sarai Gascon will go for a 100 per cent win record in her sixth race, but will have to get past the Netherlands’ European champion Chantalle Zijderveld.
Pools announced for Rio 2016 sitting volleyball competition
The pool stages in the men’s and women’s competitions will see repeat fixtures from the London 2012 gold medal matches.
World champion Smirnov still sees room for improvement
Despite three world titles, the Russian skip says his team should not slow down ahead of PyeongChang 2018.