PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.
Fina Paredes: My three most memorable moments from 2017
The Spanish snowboarder reached new heights this past season and is ready for her next major challenge.
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.
Riders take on Quadrille in Waregem
Denmark's Rio 2016 medallist Stinna Tange Kaastrup is among the top riders to watch for in Belgium.

Five reasons to be interested in Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Over 180 athletes from seven countries will compete in the third Grand Prix of the season in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 21-23 April.
Reid seeks to complete career Grand Slam in 2017
The British wheelchair tennis player is hoping to win Roland Garros and the US Open singles titles to add to the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles he claimed in 2016.