PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Australia nominate 31 athletes for Rio 2016 swim team
After a world record breaking National Championships, a strong team has been put forward to the National Paralympic Committee.
Australian McClure breaks 50m backstroke world record
The triple Paralympian S11 swimmer was in stunning form at the National Championships.
APC launches new website
Asian Paralympic Committee President encourages regional growth, especially with next three Paralympics to be held in the region.
My best and worst moments with the USA’s Richard Browne
The US 100m and 200m T44 world champion shares his career highs and lows.
Sport Week: Sitting volleyball venue at Rio 2016
The sport will be contested in the Riocentro Pavilion 6 during the Paralympic Games.
Johnson-Dwyer sweeps titles in Deauville
The South African rider won all three of her events in the first major para-equestrian competition of 2016.
Turkey football 5 team aims high for Rio 2016
Emrah Ocal hopes he can help his national team cement a place in history by claiming Paralympic football 5-a-side gold.
Sport Week: Classification in sitting volleyball
There are two sport classes – MD and D – with teams allowed to have only one MD player on the court.
IPC President awarded 10th Honorary Black Belt by the WTF
Sir Philip Craven was given the honour in recognition of his outstanding support for the sport of taekwondo
Portugal announce team for home swimming Euros
Sixteen swimmers will compete for honours in Funchal, Portugal, between 30 April-7 May.