PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Tokyo 2020 to team up with Rugby World Cup 2019
The landmark agreement aims to maximise the success and legacy of the two international events.

Swimming World Series in Sheffield to be biggest yet
More than 300 swimmers from 20 countries will compete in Great Britain from 27 April as the World Championships build-up continues.
IWBF Europe to hold classification course
The course will take place during the men’s European Championships, Division C.

Swimmer Hamer fired up for more success
Ahead of his home World Series in Sheffield, the British swimmer revealed his long term aspirations.

Rory Cooper confirmed as VISTA 2017 keynote speaker
The Seoul 1988 bronze medallist will pass on his knowledge at the scientific conference in September.
Four Irish swimmers set for World Series in Sheffield
The team is headlined by Rio 2016 bronze medallist Ellen Keane.
Five things we learned from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
After the season’s third Grand Prix, here are the main talking points.

APC President congratulates new PASO President
Chile’s Neven Ilic was elected President of the Pan American Sports Organisation (PASO) by one vote from Dominican Republic’s Jose Joaquin Puello.

Big Interview: The Honourable Carla Qualtrough
Paralympic.org caught up with Canada’s Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities.

Sao Paulo to stage Goalball American Championships
The Brazilian city will host the regional event, which will act as qualifier for the 2018 World Championships and the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games.