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Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Arizona, USA
Big names set to compete include Jarryd Wallace, Vanessa Low, David Brown and Rachael Morrison.

Sport week: History of football 5
Look back at the invention of the sport and its introduction to the Paralympic Games.

My best and worst moments with Switzerland’s Marcel Hug
The Swiss Silver Bullet reflects on the 2004 and 2008 Paralympic Games.

Gustavo Fernandez named Argentina’s flagbearer for Rio Paralympics
World No. 6 wheelchair tennis player will carry Argentina’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of Rio 2016, on 7 September.

Long jumper Low aims to finish on a high at Rio 2016
The German world champion will be in action this week at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Arizona, USA as she continues her preparations for September’s Paralympics.

Serrano receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for April
The 17-year-old broke the 100m breaststroke SB7 world record.

Romania win Blind Football Euro Challenge Cup
The Romanian football 5-a-side team was crowned champion after recording four scoreless draws and three penalty shootouts wins.

Training Tuesday with Australia’s Scott Reardon
The 100m T42 reveals how he striking a balance between preparing for Rio 2016 and learning German.

New Zealand name seven strong Para cycling squad for Rio 2016
The squad features triple world champions Emma Foy and Laura Thompson.

Sport week: Classification in football 5-a-side
Outfield players shall be completely blind to be eligible to compete, whilst goalkeepers shall be fully or partially sighted.

Martin aims to balance studies with training for Rio 2016
The world’s best T52 racer will line-up at this week’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix just two days after finishing his University exams.

Rehm amongst a host of global stars out to impress in Spain
Around 150 athletes from 17 countries will compete in the IPC Athletics sanctioned event in Barcelona this Saturday.

Top-ranked players take on Slovakia Open
About 270 athletes from 38 countries will be in Bratislava, with many top-five players looking to build off from Lasko.

Para triathletes to take on Liverpool course ahead of Rio 2016
The triathlon will give athletes one last race before the Paralympics and also develop future talents.

IPC Shooting sends its condolences to family of Roy Carter
The British shooter passed away after a short battle with cancer.

South Africa dominate first leg of the Road World Cup series
The event took place in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa between 6 and 8 May.

Russia crowned Malmo Lady Intercup champion
The world silver medallists Russia won the 17th edition of this event following a 1-0 victory over Brazil.

Music Monday with Cuba’s Yunidis Castillo
Cuba’s most successful Paralympian, who won three sprints golds at London 2012, reveals her three favourite songs.

Sport week: Introduction to football 5
Find out more about football 5-a-side, which will make its fourth Paralympic appearance at Rio 2016.

Brazil wins Rio 2016 goalball test event
The 2016 Paralympics hosts defeated Lithuania in the final match to claim gold.