PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Australian McClure breaks 50m backstroke world record
The triple Paralympian S11 swimmer was in stunning form at the National Championships.
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.
10.9 Tuesdays: Oleksii Denysiuk aiming high at Rio 2016
The Ukrainian is preparing to make his Paralympic debut as one of the most exciting newcomers to the international shooting circuit.
Training Tuesday with Brazil’s Felipe Gomes
The 200m T11 world champion talks us through his dedication, sacrifices and desires that are driving him towards the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Kosice, Slovakia, to stage wheelchair dance Euros
Around 120 athletes from 21 countries will compete in combi, duo and singles dances across standard, Latin American and freestyle events.
Ryzhkova opens season strong in Kazakhstan Open
The Russian world champion puts on a show in her first IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport competition of the 2016 season.
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.
#Music Monday with Cuba’s Omara Durand
The world’s fastest female Paralympian shares her three favourite songs.
Sport Week: Introduction to sitting volleyball
Get to know one of the fastest, most dynamic sports that will be played at Rio 2016.