PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Trevor Hirschfield named August’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The wheelchair rugby player was key in Canada’s thrilling gold-medal victory at Toronto 2015.
Rio mayor joins in on sports demonstration in Future Arena
The mayor, Brazilian goalball team and Rio 2016 mascot Tom showcased their athletic abilities at the new venue in Barra Olympic Park.
Canadian teenager Daniel wins on home course
The 18-year-old para-triathlete won the men’s PT4 event at the World Para-Triathlon Event in Edmonton.
Brazilian Paralympic Committee announces Ayrton Senna as its 'in memoriam ambassador'
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee (CPB) announced on Wednesday (September 9) the Formula 1 three-times world champion Ayrton Senna as its in memoriam ambassador.
Paralympics New Zealand ‘goes gold’ to mark #1yeartogo
The National Paralympic Committee is asking the public to support their para-athletes by donating funds for the road to Rio 2016.
Glock aims to lead next generation of Brazil’s swimmers
The 21-year-old is coming off the back of a successful 2015 season and looks ahead to his home Paralympic Games at Rio 2016.
Smyth, Durand crowned world’s fastest para-athletes
Men, women’s 100m challenges bring together fastest sprinters in different impairment categories as part of one year to Rio 2016 celebrations
Display of world-class sports stir excitement one year until Rio 2016
Attendees were treated to rivalry football 5-a-side and sitting volleyball matches during one-year-to-go celebrations.
Samba, cinema wrap up one-year to Rio 2016 party
Adults and kids enjoy festival alongside Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio.
Tickets to Rio 2016 Paralympics go on sale to Brazil residents
Record total of 3.3 million tickets available; overseas fans will be able to buy from authorised vendors in their countries.