PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Brazil secure two wins on second day of World Team Cup
Both the Brazilian men’s and women’s teams won their ties at the wheelchair tennis World Team Cup in Alghero, Italy, on 2 May.

Five reasons to be interested: Rieti Grand Prix
The fourth World Para Athletics Grand Prix of the season will take place in Italy.

Brian McKeever: My season highlights
Canada’s 10-time Nordic skiing Paralympic champion looks back on the 2016/17 season that saw him win two world titles.
Golden moment ‘sensational’ for Rowles, Whiteley
The British rowers hope to repeat their Rio success at September’s World Championships.

Hayes ready to put injury woes behind her
The South African sprinter will line-up at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Italy this week.

Eger 2017: Three reasons to watch powerlifting World Cup
As the final edition of the season, there are many great excuses to tune in to the live coverage from Hungary.

April’s record breakers in Para athletics
Find out which athletes set yet to be ratified world records last month.
Para sport in review: April 2017
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during April.

Brazil win regional wheelchair basketball event
The Brazilian women’s team took the South American Championships title following a 67-40 victory over Argentina; hosts Peru claimed bronze.

David Hall has fond memories of World Team Cup
With Alghero, Italy, hosting the 2017 World Team Cup, Australia’s wheelchair tennis player recalls some of his best moments at this event.