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Sky PerfecTV! to launch dedicated Rio 2016 Paralympic channel
The Japanese broadcaster will provide around-the-clock coverage between 7-18 September.
Lysova secures overall biathlon World Cup
Ukraine’s Shyshkova also keeps hopes of a top three finish alive with win in Vuokatti, Finland.

Sport Week: Classification in wheelchair basketball
Before the athletes take the courts in Rio 2016, learn how they are assigned to their sport classes.

British para-table tennis team named
Twelve will represent Great Britain at the Rio 2016 Paralympics Games.

Music Monday with Brazil’s Yohansson Nascimento
The Brazilian sprinter gives his three favourite songs.

Sport Week: Intro to wheelchair basketball
Find out more about wheelchair basketball ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Skiers to go for overall Europa Cup wins in Obersaxen
Points are on offer in the giant slalom, super combined and super-G in the final high-level races of the season in Switzerland.

Para-triathletes secure Rio points at Continental Championships
Championships were held in the USA and South Africa.

Cross-country skiing marathon to feature at World Cup
Athletes will also try to secure overall World Cup titles in Vuokatti, Finland.

Massie coming to end of season to remember
The Canadian snowboarder has achieved his best ever results on the World Cup circuit this season.

Finnish skiers looking for good showing to end season
Standing skier Ilkka Tuomisto and Sini Pyy are looking forward to competing at home at the IPC Biathlon and Cross-Country World Cup Finals in Vuokatti.

Gold Coast 2018 to host largest Commonwealth para-sport programme
The Commonwealth Games in 2018 will feature 38 medal events across a record seven sports.

Poli and Maspero celebrate three months-to-go to Grosseto 2016
The IPC Athletics European Championships will take place between 10-16 June, attracting 700 athletes.
What makes the perfect….high jump?
Great Britain’s world and European silver medallist talks us through exactly what it takes to master the high jump.

Sport Week: Five storylines in para-canoe
Here are possible storylines to follow ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Irish para-cycling track Worlds team named
2015 world champion Eogan Clifford looks to defend his title in the scratch race.

Unbeaten run brings mixed feelings to Beatrice Vio
The young Italian fencer is learning how to cope with the pressure of being the one to beat at Rio 2016.
Spanish sport stars nominate Perales for accolade
Rafael Nadal, Vincente del Bosque and Xavi Hernandez amongst 11 sportspeople to show their support for swimmer Teresa Perales to receive the 2016 Princess of Asturias Award.

Para-triathlon American, African Championships set
Two Continental Championships take place, with opportunities to grab points for Rio 2016.

Sport Week: Para-canoeists to watch for at Rio 2016
Here are seven athletes vying for the sport’s first Paralympic gold medals.