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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rio 2016 preview: women’s up to 50kg
Ukraine’s Lidiia Soloviova and China’s Shanshan Shi may be battling for the gold.
Rio 2016 preview: R4 (mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2)
Shooting veteran Michael Johnson is no stranger to the big stage, but he will face stiff competition.
Castillo eyes further glory, thanks Agitos Foundation
Cuba’s multiple-Paralympic champion explains how the accident she had at 10 years old gave her the necessary strength to become who she is today.
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games to deliver positive societal change
The IPC provided a progress report on preparations for next month’s event.
Hiroaki Kozai ready to upset podium expectations
The Japanese wheelchair basketball player has seen his team improve over the years and believes they can win their first Paralympic medal.
Gilliver keeps Paralympic dream alive
After a lack of funding nearly ended Piers Gilliver’s Rio 2016 dreams, his first Games will be even more special.
Belgian Genyn feels ready for Paralympic gold
After swapping wheelchair rugby for wheelchair racing, the T51 racer is hoping to add Paralympic gold to his world and European titles.
Early loss gives Chinese sitting volleyball time to improve
The reigning Paralympic and world champions are learning from their loss to rivals the USA back in March.
France’s Houdet focused ahead of Rio 2016
Stephane Houdet, the current men’s single No. 1, does not want to get lost in all the Paralympic hype.
Canada, Guatemala name athletics squads
Canada will send 24 athletes to Rio 2016, and Guatemala will be sending one.
Valle dreams of winning Rio 2016 gold
Mexico´s four-time swimming Paralympic champion aims to win a medal at a fifth successive Paralympic Games, this September.
Rio 2016 preview: men’s up to 54kg
A new champion will be crowned at Rio 2016 and the competition is wide open.
Book ‘Training and Coaching the Paralympic Athlete’ now available
The handbook complements the internationally acclaimed edition 'The Paralympic Athlete.’
IPC launches search for hosts for VISTA 2019 and 2021
VISTA is the world’s number one sport science conference for Para sport.
Russian athlete suspended for four years for anti-doping violation
Aleksei Lesnykh tested positive for two substances during an in-competition test at March’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, UAE.
Kazakhstani Para athletes make most of training in USA
In preparations for Rio 2016, Kazakhstan got to train in the same sports facilities as US Olympic and Paralympic athletes in Colorado.
Debora Campos: Best and worst moments
The Brazilian pistol shooter, who recently set a new national record, talks about moments of pure bliss but also utter disappointment at Fort Benning, USA.
Brazil’s Aranha transitions from skiing to triathlon
After competing in cross-country sit-skiing at Sochi 2014, Fernando Aranha is transferring those skills to Para triathlon at Rio 2016.
Garrido targets Rio 2016 podium
Chile’s powerlifting Parapan American champion will compete at his second Paralympic Games 16 years after making his debut at Sydney 2000.
Turkish powerlifter suspended for two years for anti-doping violation
Izzettin Kanat tested positive during an in-competition test at February’s 7th FAZZA IPC Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai, UAE.