PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Japan to host 2015 Asian Blind Football Championships
The sport returns to Tokyo for another event following the city’s success in hosting the 2014 World Championships.
China’s Liu looking for revenge over Mohsin
Having relinquished his world record at October’s Asian Para Games, China’s Paralympic powerlifting champion Lei Liu longs to return to the top of the podium at July’s Asian Open Championships.
World Games give goalball teams shot at Rio 2016
Three men's, two women’s teams will qualify for the Paralympics following the competition.
Japan not wasting time as Asia-Oceania Championships approaches
Following a fourth-place finish at the wheelchair rugby World Championships, Japan eyes another shot for Rio 2016.
Australia names team for Para-cycling Road World Championships
Cooke, Donohoe look to defend their titles.
Murray’s double gold lands him Allianz Athlete of the Month for April 2015
The British boccia player picks up the most votes following his showing at the European Continental Cup.
Rio to host International Paralympic Day on 7 September 2015
More than 3 million tickets will be made available for the Games, with the Organising Committee aiming to break London 2012’s record of 2.8 million sales.
World record holder Brown aims to run even faster in 2015
The US sprinter will line-up at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Mesa, USA, aiming to run even faster than ever before.
Canada nominates sitting volleyball squads for Toronto 2015
Men, women’s teams to contend for berth to Rio 2016 Parlympics.
London 2012 champion Choi hopes to rebound at IBSA World Games
South Korean judoka is refining his techniques with the goal of defending his Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.