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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Two world records kick start day one at Grosseto 2016
Two world records fell out in the field on the first morning of competition (Saturday 11 June) at the IPC Athletics European Championships in Grosseto, Italy.
Piispanen versus Genyn Grosseto 2016 head-to-head
The two T51 wheelchair racers answer questions on each other ahead of their 100m and 400m showdowns at the IPC Athletics European Championships.
US women’s wheelchair basketball team named for Rio
The 12-woman roster features athletes who carry hefty experiences from the Paralympics and World Championships
Serrano, Krawzow bring down world records
A series of new bests in non-Paralympic events were also set in Berlin, Germany.
Great Britain name shooting team for Rio 2016
Ten shooters will represent Great Britain at September’s Paralympic Games, including Beijing 2008 gold medallist Matt Skelhon.
2016 IPC Athletics European Championships declared open
The six-day event in Italy's Tuscan city got underway with a colourful Opening Ceremony.
Judoka Mouloud seeks to top the podium in Rio
Algeria’s Beijing 2008 gold medallist is hoping to claim the title at September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Storylines in wheelchair rugby
Here are five storylines to follow heading into September’s Paralympics.
Stellar line-up for Berlin swimming IDM
Paralympic and world champions Daniel Dias, Mary Fisher, Ellie Cole, Carlos Serrano and Elodie Lorandi will all compete in the German capital.
Sport Week: History of wheelchair rugby
Learn how the sport originally called Murderball made it into the Paralympics.
Throwback Thursday: Uganda’s Tofiri Kibuuka
It has been 40 years since Kibuuka became Africa’s first winter Para athlete and 20 since he was named Norway’s Paralympic flag bearer.
Three golds for Brazil at judo Grand Prix
Willians Araujo, Alana Maldonado and Lucia Araujo took three golds as Brazil tops the medal table in Walsall, England.
USA name 2016-17 cross-country and biathlon team
Paralympic medallists Oksana Masters and Andy Soule will return to the snow for a crucial season.
Wheelchair curler Yang focuses on self-development
Even if the skip helped South Korea take World bronze, his spot on next season’s national team is not secured.
Mexico City to host World Para swimming, Para powerlifting Championships
Two Para sport World Championships will be held in the same city at the same time, featuring more than 900 athletes.
Watson receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for May
The 18-year-old wheelchair racer broke four world records.
Sport Week: Wheelchair rugby venue
All the chair-knocking, fast-paced action can be watched at the Carioca Arena 1 during the Paralympic Games.
Mexico set to make Paralympic football 5 debut
Mexico’s Jorge Lanzagorta is hoping his team will rub shoulders with favourites Brazil and Argentina at September’s Paralympic Games.
IBSA Judo starts search for future events host countries
The IBSA Judo Committee has begun the host-country selection process for competitions set to take place between 2017 and 2020.
Five top Americas lifters expected at Rio 2016
Getting into the world top three is not easy, but that is exactly what the best powerlifters from the region have done in 2016.