PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
McFadden, Hug take Boston Marathon titles
The USA’s multiple Paralympic champion Tatyana McFadden wins her 15th Abbott World Marathon Majors event in four years.
Daniel Dias wins 2016 Laureus Sports Award
The Brazilian swimmer was honoured for his 2015 achievements, notably from the World Championships.
London 2017 announces ticketing information for 2017 World ParaAthletics Championships
Around 800,000 tickets will go on sale for the World ParaAthletics Championships during the Summer of World Athletics with prices starting from GBP 5.
Wheelchair rugby qualifiers: USA, France undefeated
The battle for the remaining Rio 2016 qualification spots began, with the USA and France starting strong.
Four powerlifters added to British Rio 2016 team
Ali Jawad, Zoe Newson, Micky Yule and Natalie Blake have all made the cut for the upcoming Paralympic Games.
Ireland announces team for swimming Euros
A mix of youth and experience highlights the team for the competition which gets underway on 30 April.
PyeongChang 2018 launches “Accessibility Recognition Programme” in host cities
The programme aim to enhance accessibility in restaurants and accommodations ahead of the next Paralympic Winter Games.
Sport Week: Classification in swimming
Swimmers compete in three impairment groups: physical, visual and intellectual.
Lahna looks to represent Morocco, Arab nations in Rio 2016
Mohamed Lahna is aiming high in the PT2 class, as para-triathlon debuts in Rio.
#MusicMonday with the USA’s Jarryd Wallace
The former 100m T44 world record holder shares his favourite songs, most of which he likes to play on his guitar.