PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final events announced
Para-athletes will compete in 20 events in the former Olympic Stadium on Sunday 26 July.

ParalympicsGB, ASOS team up to create formal wear for Rio 2016
Fashion retailer will design clothing for athletes at Opening, Closing Ceremonies

Gold and Americas record for Da Silva at Mexico City 2015
Brazilian Gustavo Da Silva celebrates 500 days to go until Rio 2016 by breaking men’s up to 49kg Americas record three times.

USA defeat Russia to open Buffalo 2015
The top two teams from Sochi 2014 highlighted the first day of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.

President of NPC France receives legion d’honneur
Emmanuelle Assmann, a former wheelchair fencer, received the award in Paris, France.

PyeongChang 2018 unveils new official website
Organising committee launches new look information portal.

Dispaltro, Team Canada aim for consistency at Boccia Americas Team and Pairs Championships
The No. 1 ranked player in the BC4 category believes his team will perform well on home soil.

Swimmers taper ahead of Glasgow 2015
The 2015 Open Caixa Loterias Swimming Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil, saw athletes from around the world improve their performance for July’s Worlds.

NPC Slovenia holds own celebration to mark 500 days to go until Rio 2016
Partnership with Triglav gives fresh marketing approach to support athletes