PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Wagner hopes to lift US Open title
The quads division has only two Grand Slam events, and the American wants to close 2015 with at least one.

After six world titles, Swoboda aims to add Paralympic gold
The Austrian para-canoeist is coming off another KL2 win but knows competition will be stiffer in Rio 2016.
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Doha 2015 launches ‘My Incredible Story’ film series
The first of five films about the athletes competing was released to coincide with the tickets sales for the IPC Athletics World Championships.

China to make debut at Para-Badminton Worlds
Wang Ping looks to represent her country with a podium finish in the women’s WH1 class.

USA’s Mark Barr seeks first Paralympic medal
The PT2 athlete can use his Paralympic swimming background as an advantage to reach the Rio 2016 podium.

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.

Five women skiers to look-out for in 2015-16
An increasingly young field is beginning to bear fruit, whilst established rivalries continue to simmer.