PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Tickets for Rio 2016 Paralympics to go on sale
Brazilians can begin applying for tickets on official website starting 7 September, which marks ‘One Year to Go.’
Spain head to semis at blind football European Champs
Javier Munoz scored Spain’s ticket to the semi-finals with a 1-0 win over France, while Russia also secured their spot.
#ThrowbackThursday: Esther Vergeer
Already firmly etched in the wheelchair tennis record books, the Dutch sensation is now making a business career for herself.
World Para-Rowing Championships see record entries
The number of entries in the boat classes have progressively grown since the sport was added to the Paralympic programme.
Donaueschingen 2015: China, Turkey advance
China will play Great Britain for gold in the compound open mixed event, while Turkey will face the US for gold in the men’s equivalent.
USA Para-Triathlon to host summit during World Championships
The free summit will cover topics from how to start a para-triathlon programme to coaching the athletes.
Great Britain advances in Blind Football European Championships
Great Britain cruises into the semi-finals, while defending champion Spain ties with Russia.
IBSA Goalball extends search for 2016-18 hosts
The International Federation for the sport is seeking only letter of intent at this time.
Donaueschingen 2015: Russian recurve open team sets WR
Three Russians finished in the top six of the qualifying round and combined to set a new world record by 92 points.
#WorkoutWednesday: Kenny van Weeghel
The Dutch wheelchair racer gives an insight into his training regime.