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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Groups drawn for wheelchair basketball at Rio 2016
Men's London 2012 champions Canada drawn with runners-up Australia, women's champions Germany will face hosts.
Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Beijing
This weekend more than 200 athletes from 21 countries, including many world medallists will compete at the fifth Grand Prix of the year.
Wheelchair rugby qualifiers: USA still unbeaten
The USA remains the only team undefeated while Denmark looked strong toward Rio qualification.
Paralympic champion Johnson retires from swimming
The British athlete has hung up her swimming goggles after winning medals at three consecutive Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: History of swimming
Find out more about one of the most popular sports on the Paralympic programme, which has been a part of the Games since 1960.
Shea: My first time on a snowboard
From a fun trip out, to the slopes of Sochi, Russia, snowboard has had a huge impact on the US Paralympian’s life.
Swimmer Brasil ready for European challenge
The current triple-world champion will compete at Funchal 2016 as part of his preparations for this September’s Paralympic Games.
INAS seeking anti-doping committee member
Applications to the international federation for athletes with an intellectual disability are being accepted until 27 May.
My best and worst moments with Brazil’s Veronica Hipolito
The teenage T38 sprinter is gearing up for her first Paralympic Games on home soil this September.
Wheelchair rugby qualifiers: USA stays undefeated
Denmark also looked strong on day two in their push toward Rio qualification.
Sport Week: Brazil aim for top five finish in swimming
National team coach Leonardo Tomasello gives an insight into what it takes to train the best swimmers in the world.
Rowers take final shot for Rio in Qualification Regatta
Those who missed out on opportunities in the 2015 World Championships have one last chance this week.
Triple world champion Liu aims to build on 2015 success
The Chinese T11 sprinter opens her account for the season this weekend at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Beijing, China.
McFadden, Hug take Boston Marathon titles
The USA’s multiple Paralympic champion Tatyana McFadden wins her 15th Abbott World Marathon Majors event in four years.
Daniel Dias wins 2016 Laureus Sports Award
The Brazilian swimmer was honoured for his 2015 achievements, notably from the World Championships.
London 2017 announces ticketing information for 2017 World ParaAthletics Championships
Around 800,000 tickets will go on sale for the World ParaAthletics Championships during the Summer of World Athletics with prices starting from GBP 5.
Wheelchair rugby qualifiers: USA, France undefeated
The battle for the remaining Rio 2016 qualification spots began, with the USA and France starting strong.
Four powerlifters added to British Rio 2016 team
Ali Jawad, Zoe Newson, Micky Yule and Natalie Blake have all made the cut for the upcoming Paralympic Games.
Ireland announces team for swimming Euros
A mix of youth and experience highlights the team for the competition which gets underway on 30 April.
PyeongChang 2018 launches “Accessibility Recognition Programme” in host cities
The programme aim to enhance accessibility in restaurants and accommodations ahead of the next Paralympic Winter Games.