PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Brazil take 30 medals at Rio 2016 swimming Test Event
Vanilton Nascimento highlights the action with a new Americas record at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.

Liwan Yang breaks shot put world record in Beijing
Four world records have now been broken and one equalled in two days of action at the fifth IPC Athletics Grand Prix of the year.

Preview: Virgin Money London Marathon T54 wheelchair race
Defending champions Joshua George and Tatyana McFadden, as well as David Weir and Marcel Hug look ahead to Sunday’s race.

Para-triathlon nominations on the line in Penrith WPE
The World Para-Triathlon Event in Australia will allow athletes to collect qualification points toward the Paralympic Games.

Swimmer Richard Oribe documentary released
The documentary, directed by Iñigo Asensio, portrays the life of Spain’s multiple-Paralympic champion.

Sport week: Paralympic legend Trischa Zorn recalls her glory days
The most decorated Paralympian ever shares her view on para-swimming and how it has changed since she competed.

Brazilian wheelchair basketball players meet league winners Flamengo
Some members of the Brazilian basketball league team tried out the sport in wheelchairs.
Wheelchair rugby qualifiers: USA, France secure Rio spots
The final teams competing in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games were decided.
Grachat seeks success at home swimming Euros
The 400m freestyle S9 World Championships bronze medallist is hoping that the Euros will be a stepping stone for Rio 2016.

Agitos Foundation launches 2016 Grant Support Programme
EUR 650,000 is once again available for para-sport development projects around the world.