PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Finalists decided at Roland Garros
Jiske Griffioen will play Sabine Ellerbrock and Stephane Houdet will face Shingo Kunieda in the singles finals in Paris.

Frankfurt 2013: By the numbers
Here are some key figures regarding the wheelchair basketball European Championships ahead of this month’s event.

Houdet, Ellerbrock win Roland Garros titles
France's Stephane Houdet beat Japan's Shingo Kunieda and Germany's Sabine Ellerbrock defeated the Netherlands' Jiske Griffioen in Paris.

World Masters Games deadline extended
Those wishing to take part in archery, athletics and swimming events at the World Masters Games have until 30 June to sign up.

Ban Ki-Moon praises IPC’s work
The UN Secretary General talked about the success of the London Paralympics at the International Forum on Sport for Peace and Development in New York.

IAAF Diamond League: Gatlin upsets bolt
Murielle Ahoure also surprises at the Olympic stadium in Rome, whilst Paralympic Champion Martina Caironi finishes fourth behind team mate and Great Britain's Laura Sugar.

Zanardi: I’m ageing like Italian wine
Italian handcyclist Alex Zanardi says he’s ready to start his road to Rio 2016 with the Para-Cycling Road World Cup this week.

Brazilians take to bench for powerlifting nationals
Four London 2012 Paralympians will take part in the Sao Paulo National Competition for powerlifting this week.

Reid, Montjane make Roland Garros semi-finals
Great Britain’s Gordon Reid and South Africa’s Kgothatso Montjane highlighted the first day of wheelchair tennis action in Paris, France.

Para-Cycling Road World Cup to kick off
There will be 243 athletes from 31 different countries in Italy this week for the first stage of the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup.

IPC launches Classification Code Review process
Everyone interested in the Paralympic Movement is encouraged to provide feedback on the IPC’s Classification Code.

British women's roster announced for Euros
Great Britain's women's team for the IWBF European Wheelchair Basketball Championships includes a healthy mix of youth and veterans.

Enticing matchups to open Roland Garros
France’s Stephane Houdet will face Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez and Dutchwomen Jiske Girffioen will face compatriot Marjolein Buis in the first round.

Caironi to line up in the IAAF Golden Gala in Rome
Paralympic gold medallist and world-record holder Martina Caironi continues her preparations for the 2013 Athletics World Championships by heading to Rome.

IPC launches Classification Code Review process
Stakeholders encouraged to provide feedback on the IPC’s Classification Code.

Belgium prepare for hit-out in Denmark
The Denmark Wheelchair Rugby Challenge this week will test Belgium's squad prior to the European Championships.
British shooters win in Turkey ahead of home World Cup
Matt Skelhon and Ryan Cockbill both win gold in Antalya, with less than one month to go until next competition in Stoke Mandeville.

Korea, Ukraine shine at Bayreuth Open
Kim Young Gun and Maxym Nikolenko proved their worth at the tables in Bayreuth, Germany last week.

Top eight wheelchair rugby teams to battle
The world’s top eight ranked wheelchair rugby squads will all take part in this week’s 2013 Denmark Wheelchair Rugby Challenge.

ITF holds coaches workshop in Turkey
Twenty coaches from 13 different countries were educated on player pathways and practical coaching drills.