PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Double gold for Rothfuss and Salcher
The Paralympic medallists were in excellent form in Pitztal, Austria, claiming victory in super-G and super combined at the IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup.
No. 17 Badminton, taekwondo join Tokyo 2020 programme
A total of 22 sports will be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with two expected to make their Paralympic debuts.
Netherlands to host 2019 World Para Archery Championships
World Archery’s Executive Board appointed hosts of seven World Championships up until 2020 at its meeting in Istanbul, Turkey.
Four world records fall at British swimming nationals
Jessica-Jane Applegate, Bethany Firth and Eleanor Simmonds are amongst those to set world, European and British records in Manchester.
No. 18 Bochet makes history with 11th consecutive World title
French skier Marie Bochet became the first skier in history to sweep all events at consecutive World Championships.
Brazilian tennis stars turn out for Rio 2016 Test Event
CPB ambassador Gustavo Kuerten was among the tennis legends checking out the Barra Olympic Park.
Seguin follows up World title with World Cup gold
The French world champion won the 2.4mR race at the Sailing World Cup in Melbourne.
Iran’s Hajikolaei seeks return to Paralympic gold
After a silver medal from London 2012, the Iranian men’s sitting volleyball team want to prove they are still the best.
Rio 2016 unveils Paralympic Torch
With the four Paralympic values inscribed on its side in Braille, the torch will spread the spirit of the Games across Brazil.
Big read: The man behind Rwanda’s sitting volleyball success
The Dutch coach has revolutionised the sport in Rwanda, helping both the men’s and the women’s teams qualify for their first Paralympic Games in history.