PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Nordic skiing: Five future faces
A World Championships and the World Cup in the 2014-15 season threw up some athletes that could be the podium-toppers of the future.

Sharp-shooter Jacobsson will compete in Rio
After much speculation, the Swedish legend has confirmed that he will take-part in his tenth consecutive Paralympic Games in 2016.

Martina Caironi named May’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The Italian athlete had a record-breaking month, resetting her own marks in the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.

Lucas sails into waters at World Cup in Weymouth, Portland
The British sailor returns to the venue where she won Paralympic gold in the 2.4mR class.

Italy opens Road World Cup series with 11 wins
The home favourite team littered the results in the handcycling relay, tandem, C class and time trial events in Maniago.

Griffioen, Kunieda dominate at Roland Garros
The pair claimed both singles and doubles titles in their respective classes.

Emblem for Grosseto 2016 launched
The 2016 IPC Athletics European Championships will be held in Italy between 10-16 June 2016.

Age not slowing Kosmala down
The 72-year-old Australian is not hanging up her rifle just yet as she aims for Rio 2016.

Spain’s Conde named Laureus Ambassador
The five-time Paralympian will team up with other Spanish sports figures to work on projects to support young people in difficult environments.

#SuperheroSunday: Marlou van Rhijn
Find out who inspires the Dutch Paralympic, world and European champion, and world record holder, to be the best.