PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Five facts about…..Leo-Pekka Tahti
The Flying Finn is the man to beat over 100m at Doha 2015
Zou stuns again with second world title
China’s Xu Feng Zou followed up her epee win with gold in the sabre at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.
Chicago Marathon to host US team trials
Top male and female wheelchair racers will be closer to securing a spot on Team USA for Rio 2016.
Khorava confident in defending judo gold
Although ranked third in the world in his category, the Ukrainian judoka believes he can defend his London 2012 Paralympic title.
#SuperheroSunday: Scott Reardon
Australia’s premier T42 sprinter offers an insight into who motivates and inspires him.
Brazil, Sweden sign 2020 co-operation agreement
The two National Paralympic Committees agree to help each other develop para-sport in their countries.
China dominate at wheelchair fencing worlds
The Beijing 2008 Paralympic hosts won three out of four titles in Saturday’s events in Eger, Hungary.
Five facts about…..Marlou van Rhijn
The Dutch blade runner is aiming to defend her 100m and 200m world titles at October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Chicago Marathon to host US team trials
Top male and female wheelchair racers will be closer to securing a spot on Team USA for Rio 2016.
Rio 2016 hidden-camera video goes viral
The video of athletes training in the gym has garnered more than 18 million views online and brought greater awareness of three Brazilian para-athletes.