PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sport week: Introduction to swimming
The basics of one of the most popular sports on the Paralympic programme.
Ostersund looks to develop Paralympic winter sports
The Swedish region is holding a conference to celebrate 40 years since hosting the first Paralympic Winter Games.
USA Judo names team to Rio 2016 Paralympics
London 2012 medallists Dartanyon Crockett, Myles Porter lead Team USA into Rio.
One month remains for Athletes’ Council nominations
Nominations must be made by National Paralympic Committees by 16 May 2016.
McFadden and Hug to defend Boston marathon titles
Monday’s race will mark the start of the inaugural Abbott World Marathon Majors Wheelchair Series.
Sport Week: Brazil's time to shine in sitting volleyball
Wellington Platini says focus and aggression essential for Brazil to beat the strong teams in Rio.
What makes the perfect…endurance para-athlete?
Switzerland’s Marcel Hug gives us his insight on how to be one of the world’s best endurance para-athletes.
Urban new secretary general of NPC Germany
The position had been vacant for the past three years.
How I got into para-athletics: Cuba’s Yunidis Castillo
The sprinter who is Cuba’s most successful Paralympian gives us an insight into how she started out in athletics
First ever Global Running Day set for 1 June
The day will include the first ever Million Kid Run which aims to get one million kids around the world pledge to run on the day.