PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Experienced, rising riders to compete at CHI AL SHAQAB
A mix of para-equestrian riders will test themselves ahead of the Rio 2016 Games at the competition in Doha, Qatar.

Lima 2019 Parapan American Games to feature a record 17 sports
The Lima 2019 Organising Committee has signed an agreement with the Americas Paralympic Committee to stage the biggest ever Parapan American Games.

My best and worst moments: Great Britain’s Aled Davies
The British discus and shot put world champion recalls the highs and lows of London 2012 and Glasgow 2014.

Griffioen aiming for more than Paralympic gold
Prior to the Games in Rio, the Dutchwoman is also seeking two Grand Slam titles.

Great Britain name sailing team for Rio 2016
The British complete their team by announcing their SKUD 18 and sonar teams for the upcoming Paralympics.

France’s Bochet takes overall downhill World Cup
Competition across classifications also hots up heading into the final downhill races in Aspen, USA.

Nominees for 2016 Laureus World Sports Awards announced
Six para-athletes are up for the World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability category.

Track transformation takes place ahead of London 2017
British Paralympian Richard Whitehead helped remove the finish line of the old track to mark 500 days to go until the 2017 Para-athletics World Championships.

Training Tuesday with Australia’s Angie Ballard
The T53 racer set new world records over 400m and 800m in 2015 and is targeting her first Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.

Great Britain triumph at wheelchair rugby Test Event
European champions among three teams to test the venues for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Adecco offers chance for 50 youngsters to become ‘CEOs for One Month’
Online applications open from 1 March to 15 April.

Skiers prepare for speed World Cup Finals
Close races loom as skiers go head-to-head for overall super-G and downhill globes between 1-4 March.

Month in review: February 2016
The month was packed with winter sports, including two World Championships.

Davies breaks shot put F42 world record
The British two-time world champion added 15cm to his previous best.

Tokyo 2020 appoints Mitsubishi Electric as an Official Partner
The Organising Committee now have 28 Tokyo 2020 Partners, including 13 Official Partners.

Russia retain Wheelchair Curling world title
The Sochi 2014 hosts have now won the world title three times in the last five years.

Music Monday: South Africa’s Ilse Hayes
The world champion sprinter who set a sensational new 100m world record last year shares her musical tastes.
French prepare for snowboard Europa Cup Finals, World Cup
Athletes will compete at Les Angles in both snowboard-cross and banked slalom between 8-12 March.

Ernst Van Dyk and Manuela Schär to defend NYC Half titles in March
The South African and Swiss racers will headline a strong field on Sunday 20 March.

Great Britain’s football 7 side confident ahead of international
Midfielder Matt Crossen is excited about the tournament which will see his team face fellow Rio 2016 qualifiers.