PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Ten swimmers to look out for at Toronto 2015
Here are10 swimmers who could win big at the Parapan American Games which open on Friday 7 August.
Toronto 2015 preview: Archery
The two-day archery competition will feature 30 athletes competing in eight medal events.
Jarryd Wallace determined to defend his 100m T44 Parapan title
The US sprinter will line-up against two world record holders in Toronto – the USA’s Richard Browne who holds the T44 best time and Brazil’s T43 speedster Alan Oliveira.
Toronto 2015 preview: Judo
Can Cuba maintain their dominance in the Americas at Toronto 2015?
Toronto 2015: The growth of the Americas Paralympic Committee
The fifth edition of the Games will be the biggest yet but how has the Paralympic Movement developed in recent years in the Americas?
Huot puts 400m freestyle back on his programme
After winning silver in the event at July’s Worlds, Canadian superstar Benoit Huot is confident he can still challenge for medals and will do so at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
FIE, IWAS extend agreement
The two federations signed a Collaboration Agreement, which is promising for the growth of wheelchair fencing.
Toronto 2015 preview: Boccia
Over four days, athletes will compete at the Abilities Centre in individual, mixed pair, and mixed team events.
Toronto 2015 preview: Wheelchair basketball
With the men’s team the current Paralympic champions and the women’s side world title holder, Canada will be looking to do the double.
Toronto 2015 preview: Swimming
After winning 11 gold medals four years ago, Brazil's Daniel Dias is targeting 12 this time round.