PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

US names alpine skiing, snowboarding national teams
Sochi 2014 podium sweepers Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Keith Gabel return to represent Team USA.

Training Tuesdays: Siamand Rahman
Iran’s world champion powerlifter explains how he prepares for a world-record lift.

Canadian cycling team named for Toronto 2015
The team of 16 includes a number of veterans and newcomers.
Houdet, Whiley lift first British Open titles
Despite both dropping their first sets in the finals, Houdet and Whiley came back to win their respective Super Series event.

David Hall honoured at Tennis Hall of Fame
The most decorated wheelchair tennis player was one of three to be inducted into the Class of 2015 on Saturday 18 July.

IFCPF seeks football 7-a-side athlete representative
Representative share an athlete's perspective and voicing ideas and feedback in the sport.

New BP Courage award launched
The award will recognise an individual, team or organisation that has redefined their own possibilities, helped to change perceptions or excelled in the face of challenges
Onwards and upwards for biathlete Fleig
After winning his first podium at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships, Germany’s Martin Fleig has pledged his commitment to future success.

Peacock calls on fans to join him in supporting National Paralympic Day
British sprinter will return to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London on 26 July.

Tan restores confidence ahead of Almaty 2015
After bettering her own world record at an event in China, Yujiao Tan hopes to replicate that performance at the Asian Championships.