PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Cuba, Chile and Brazil land powerlifting golds
The first day of powerlifting at Toronto 2015 saw records broken and three gold medals won.
TO2015 hosts Opening Ceremony of largest ever Parapan Am Games
More than 1,600 athletes from 28 countries will compete in the coming days in 15 sports.
Toronto 2015: Day two preview
The second day of competition could be “Super Sunday” for Canada with the hosts looking to win multiple golds in swimming.
Delgado lines-up for her second Toronto 2015 Games
Having already competed in last month’s Pan Ams, Argentina’s Mariela Delgado will go for gold on Saturday in the Parapan American Games too.
Double-duty Foa leads Argentine charge at TO2015
With wheelchair rugby making its Parapan debut, Juan Foa hopes this can help develop the sport in South America.
#ProudParalympian rolls into Toronto 2015
At the first outing of the IPC’s athlete education programme at a multi-sport event outside of a Paralympic Games, athletes can get advice on sharing their stories.
Rebelo puts retirement on delay for Toronto 2015
The sitting volleyball star wants to help Canada reach Rio 2016.
TO2015 releases new blocks of Parapan Am Games tickets for high-demand events
Tickets can be purchased online at Toronto2015.org/tickets.
Toronto 2015: Day one preview
Saturday will see 12 of the 15 Parapan sports get underway, with 32 medals up for grabs in four sports.
Toronto 2015: Swimming day one preview
Brazil’s Daniel Dias will start his quest for eight Parapan titles on Saturday (8 August) when he goes in the men’s 100m freestyle S5.