PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

New Zealand names sailing team for Rio 2016
The National Paralympic Committee also announced partnerships with Maersk Line and Oceanbridge.

German, Canadian, Austrian skiers seal downhill globes
Kurt Oatway, Mac Marcoux, Anna-Lena Forster and Markus Salcher are all overall winners thanks to their performances in Aspen, USA.

Two more Rio 2016 Games venues unveiled in Deodoro Olympic Park
Venue for football 7-a-side inaugurated alongside arena that will stage wheelchair fencing.

Monthly preview: March 2016
World Championships in track cycling and boccia headline this month in para-sport.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – February 2016
The public has until 9 March to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Experienced, rising riders to compete at CHI AL SHAQAB
A mix of para-equestrian riders will test themselves ahead of the Rio 2016 Games at the competition in Doha, Qatar.

Lima 2019 Parapan American Games to feature a record 17 sports
The Lima 2019 Organising Committee has signed an agreement with the Americas Paralympic Committee to stage the biggest ever Parapan American Games.

My best and worst moments: Great Britain’s Aled Davies
The British discus and shot put world champion recalls the highs and lows of London 2012 and Glasgow 2014.

Griffioen aiming for more than Paralympic gold
Prior to the Games in Rio, the Dutchwoman is also seeking two Grand Slam titles.

Great Britain name sailing team for Rio 2016
The British complete their team by announcing their SKUD 18 and sonar teams for the upcoming Paralympics.