PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sport Week: Kunieda aiming for doubles gold in Rio 2016
The two-time Paralympic singles champion has only one doubles gold in his three Games appearances.
All eyes on Ukrainian Mereshko at swimming Euros
After taking the 400m freestyle S6 world title from Great Britain’s Eleanor Simmonds in 2015, Yelyzaveta Mereshko is preparing for her next major outing.
Connor suspended for anti-doping rule violation
The athlete’s urine samples, collected during out-of-competition doping control on 15 April 2015 and on 28 May 2015, revealed the presence of nandrolone.
Monthly preview: April 2016
Rio 2016 qualification events in wheelchair rugby and rowing, plus European Championships in swimming have major implications.
Cole breaks du Toit’s 50m freestyle world record
Australian world champion brings down the decade-old S9 mark at the national Championships and secures a nomination for a spot on the team for Rio 2016.
Para-sport in review: March 2016
Most of the winter sports season wrapped up, while World Championships in cycling and boccia took place.
Wheelchair dance season to get underway in Kazakhstan
The singles field is particularly strong for the opening competition this weekend (9-10 April) in Astana.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – March 2016
The public has until 14 April to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
IPC Athletics Media Advisory
Media accreditation for the 2016 IPC Athletics European Championships now open
Czech Republic take first win at sledge hockey Euros
A 1-0 win over hosts Sweden in Ostersund sees the team get their first points on the board.