PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
France picks up two Paralympic places in Euros
Nine quota places for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games were assigned in total.
Hosts Italy enjoy success on final day of IPC Athletics Grand Prix
In Grosseto there was a new world record in the 4x100m T42-47 relay and a new national record in the 100m T35.
Russia win gold at ice sledge hockey Euros
Italy took silver and Norway bronze in Ostersund, Sweden, on Sunday (10 April).
Chinese youngsters try snow sports
Seventy-two participants from eight provinces tried snowboard and alpine skiing at a recent development camp in Harbin.
Nine Paralympic champions competing at swimming Euros
Some of the world’s best swimmers will line-up in Funchal, Portugal, from 30 April, hoping to secure gold medals and prepare for Rio 2016.
Shea firmly back in the game after taking time to relax
The US Paralympic snowboard medallist felt he had to dial back this season, but says it has given him more hunger for the build up to PyeongChang 2018.
Sport Week: Wheelchair tennis storylines at Rio 2016
Here are five potential storylines in the sport heading into September’s Games.
Venue for swimming Euros begins transformation
Changes to make the Complexo Olimpico de Piscinas da Penteada more accessible and create perfect broadcast conditions are underway.
Sport Week: Ones to watch in wheelchair tennis
Here are the ones battling for the podium at Rio 2016.
ITF launches official anthem to celebrate wheelchair tennis anniversary
Featuring British songwriter Alexander Joseph and wheelchair tennis player Jordanne Whiley, the song is available on iTunes.