PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Off the beaten track: Germany’s Markus Rehm
The long jumper who holds the Paralympic, world and European titles, as well as the world record, talks about jumping off a 10m diving board for German TV show.

Salcher, Bochet secure super-G globes
There is still everything to play for in the men’s and women’s sitting and visually impaired heading into the second super-G race on Friday (4 March).

Algeria, Egypt play for goalball African titles
Both men and women’s teams face off in the finals for Paralympic qualification.

Wheelchair basketball star Beijer getting used to pressure
As one of the world’s top scorers, Mariska Beijer is used to drawing defences. But that has made her even more ready for Rio 2016.

Marie Bochet reacts to clean sweep of alpine World Cups
The Frenchwoman is unbeaten in 13 races across technical and speed disciplines.
Nicole Roundy: My three heroes
Three women from the worlds of popular culture and sport inspire US snowboarder Nicole Roundy.
Portuguese national trials to decide team for Euros
Portugal’s top para-swimmers will try for selection for the national team that will compete at their home European Championships in Funchal.

Once homeless, Tahl Leibovitz embraces new career while training for Rio
Through the ACE Programme, the class 9 player is able to work and train for the Paralympic Games.

Van den Brink reflects on Evers’ chances at Rio 2016
Team Manager assesses what the 100m backstroke champion needs to do to retain his Paralympic title.

Ottobock provides wheelchair rugby services ahead of Rio 2016
The mobility solutions supplier has provided technical and welding services at the International Wheelchair Rugby Championship and Test Event.