PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Brazil's Paulino breaks discus throw world record at Sao Paulo Grand Prix
The 31-year-old threw 48.04m to add 36cm to the previous record.
Omara Durand receives prestigious award
The Cuban sprinter and multiple-Paralympic champion was presented with the 2016 Juan Antonio Samaranch IOC Disabled Athlete Award by the United States Sports Academy.
Now on radar, Tokarz targets first Worlds gold
Polish paddler Jakub Tokarz stunned many at the 2016 Paralympic Games and is now a person to beat in August’s Worlds.
Ukrainian dancers open season strong in Cujik
Finland and Poland also left the Netherlands with multiple wins.
Schedule for Pajulahti 2017 released
The 2017 IBSA Goalball European Championships will take place at the Pajulahti Sports Institute in the Finnish city of Lahti from 18-22 September.
Australian swimming team for Mexico City 2017 announced
Seven Rio 2016 gold medallists will spearhead the Australian team into the World Para Swimming Championships in Mexico City, from 30 September-6 October.
INAS General Assembly to consider governance changes
Governing Board elections will also take place in Brisbane, Australia, for the organisations responsible for sport for athletes with intellectual impairments.
Eugene Nsabayezu elected Burundi NPC President
The NPC held their General Assembly in March and selected their board members.
BISFed launches new competition management system
The new system will allow boccia fans to follow live results online.
Preview: Men’s wheelchair race Virgin Money London Marathon
Sunday’s race in the British capital will kick off the Abott World Marathon Majors Series XI.