PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Five facts about…..France’s Mandy Francois-Elie
Can Mandy Francois-Elie retain the two sprint world titles she won in 2013 - and add another in the 400m?

Newcomer Müller makes quick splash in para-canoe
The former German wheelchair basketball player is hoping to build off her silver medal from her Worlds debut.

ITU announces 2016 para-triathlon calendar
Races held in May in Japan and Spain will be the last events for para-triathletes to earn qualification points for Rio 2016.

Canada’s women sledge hockey players gather to train
The sixteen players will practice and play Edmonton Impact ahead of a three game exhibition series against the USA in November.

Ireland name nine to Doha 2015
Paralympic champions Jason Smyth, Michael McKillop seek titles at IPC Athletics World Championships.

Bosnia and Herzegovina win men’s European title
The London 2012 men’s sitting volleyball champions also successfully defended their regional title.

Five facts about…..Russia’s Evgenii Shvetcov
He is going for three more golds at this year's IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Toronto to stage International Paralympic Committee’s VISTA conference in 2017
The Canadian city which recently staged the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games will host the world’s leading sports science conference focussing on para-sport.

IPC Athletes’ Council meets IOC Athletes’ Commission
Athlete representatives are attending the 7th IOC International Athletes’ Forum.

Tahti expects a close battle for 100m gold at Doha 2015
The Flying Finn, believes he will have to go under 14 seconds to win his third consecutive 100m world title in the T54 class.