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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Krawzow receives June’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The German swimmer shined in the women’s 100m breaststroke SB13 in Berlin, setting a new world record time of 1:16.23.
CAD 40,000 donation to impact Canada’s Para athletes
Intelliware Development donated CAD 40,000 to Paralympic Foundation of Canada to support Para athletes’ performances on their road to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Dates announced for 2017 swimming, powerlifting Worlds
More than 900 athletes from 65 countries are expected for a nine-day long festival of Para sport in Mexico City.
Sport Week: History of shooting Para sport
In 30 years the programme has evolved rapidly and produced some of Para sports most recognisable faces.
NPC Spain launches campaign ahead of Rio 2016
The Spanish Paralympic Committee is distributing hundreds of hats as part of the “We take our hats off” campaign, in support of the national Paralympic team.
Da Silva dreams of Rio 2016 final against Argentina
The Brazilian football 5-a-side player is hoping to face South American rivals in the gold-medal match at September’s Paralympic Games.
Germany and Great Britain name athletes for Rio 2016
Germany announced the men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams, whilst two British wheelchair fencers will make their Paralympic debut.
Colombia’s nine athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
World champions and Paralympic medallists will spearhead the Colombian delegation at September’s Paralympic Games.
NHK announces plans for Rio 2016 Paralympic broadcasts
The Japanese broadcaster plans to screen 120 hours of action from September’s Paralympic Games.
Australia to host 2018 Wheelchair Rugby Worlds
Current world champion to host next edition of event.
The inspirational life of Luis Herazo
In the latest video in the road to Rio 2016 film series, Colombian athlete says his sporting performances have helped change people’s perceptions.
Mexico’s 10 athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
Check out 10 athletes that will headline Mexico’s delegation.
Singles to be contested at Wimbledon for first time
Top seeds Stephane Houdet and Jiske Griffionen face tough draws, but still aim to win inaugural Wimbledon singles titles.
Zijderveld targets first Paralympic medal
The Dutch swimming world champion seeks to win gold in the 100m breaststroke at September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Foth to lead biggest US shooting team at Rio 2016
Coach Bob Foth, an Olympic silver medallist, will lead the largest US shooting team in history to September’s Paralympic Games.
My best and worst moments with the Netherlands’ Marlou van Rhijn
The Dutch T43 sprinter shares the experiences of her career so far.
Goalball Rio 2016 schedule released
The final goalball schedule for September´s Paralympic Games has been published.
10.9 Tuesdays: Vadovicova closer to Paralympic gold
The Slovakian Paralympic champion from Beijing 2008 on converting her training scores to competition success.
Firth ‘more determined’ than ever ahead of Rio 2016
After a successful comeback from injury, the British 100m backstroke S14 Paralympic champion is training hard towards September’s Paralympic Games.
Members named to new skiing Coaches Advisory Group
Seven experienced coaches will be available to the wider coaching community to answer questions on alpine skiing.