PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sir Philip Craven opens Luxembourg National Para Sports Centre
IPC President attends ceremony in Luxembourg City as guest of Grand Duke.

5 Facts About...Martina Caironi
The lowdown on Italy's multiple Paralympic and world champion ahead of London 2017.

Machens delights on home dance floor
German wins at Mainhatten Cup while Poland dominate couples competition.

First training camp held for swimming officials ahead of Mexico 2017
39 participants from nine countries trained at first ever Spanish-language camp

Best of British: Paul Blake
800m T36 champion on his new sprint challenge at London 2017.
Alpine skiing and snowboard appoint new STC members
USA's Petersen promoted to Chairperson after four years as deputy

France want podium at wheelchair rugby Euros
Jonathan Hivernat is optimistic for his team ahead of the European Championship.

5 Facts About....Michael Brannigan
What you need to know about US Paralympic and world 1,500m T20 champion ahead of London 2017.

Berlin Grand Prix breaks more records
Brazilian Andre Rocha claims two world records at final Para athletics Grand Prix before London 2017.

Polianskyi powers to Poznan win
Reigning Paralympic champion wins at World Cup as rowers continue to test new distance.

Yui Kamiji wins eighth successive title of 2017
World No.1 extends wheelchair tennis unbeaten run to 28 matches after winning Toyota Open International.

Lima 2019 mascot contenders revealed
Voting now open to decide symbol of Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.

London Calling: Leinier Savon
Cuban sprinter ready to defend world titles at London 2017.

Bruna Costa Alexandre named Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Table tennis player helped Brazil to gold at World Championships.

Spain targeting first Euro wheelchair basketball title
Rio 2016 silver medallists join Great Britain and Germany among Championship favourites.

2017 IPC Governing Board nominees announced
Election of new IPC President and Governing Board will take place on 8 September.
Five Facts About…Petrucio Ferreira
Brazil sprinter making his World Champs debut at London 2017.

One year to go until 2018 Blind Football Worlds
16 teams to compete at World Championships in Madrid next June.

My memorable moments: Anna Jochemsen
Dutch alpine skier looks back on her season as she prepares for PyeongChang 2018.

Five Reasons to be Interested: Berlin Grand Prix
Why this weekend's Para athletics event is worth keeping an eye on.