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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
McFadden says Nottwil success is ideal preparation for Rio 2016
The US T54 racer is aiming to win seven golds in Rio and warmed up 10 races in four days in Switzerland.
Rio 2016 sticker album launched
A number of leading Brazilian Paralympians feature in the new album which will go on sale on Friday 3 June.
Superhero Sundays: Mary Fisher
The New Zealand standout swimmer talks about three people who she looks up to.
Austria’s Rio 2016 kit launched
Swimmer Sabine Weber-Treiber, track athlete Gunther Matzinger and canoeist Markus Swoboda attended the presentation of the kit on 24 May.
Sport Week: Football 7-a-side storylines
Here are five potential storylines to follow ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Regional records tumble despite the rain in Nottwil
Asian and African records fell on Saturday morning at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix as a number of 400m races too place.
Massimo Dighe appointed new Para World Sailing Manager
Italy’s Massimo Dighe, who competed at London Paralympics, will be responsible for promoting and developing Para World Sailing.
Mexico's Para swimming team announced for Rio 2016
A total of 19 swimmers, including five-time Paralympic champion Juan Ignacio Reyes, will represent Mexico at September’s Paralympic Games.
The Netherlands reveal Rio 2016 kit
The outfit for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games was launched on Monday (23 May).
Van Rhijn, Du Toit break world records in Nottwil
Both athletes set new world records on the third day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in the 100m.
Sport Week: Ones to watch in football 7-a-side
Here are three athletes expected to help their respective teams reach the podium in September.
Norris remains humble ahead of Rio 2016
The wheelchair basketball player has been one of Australia’s top scorers and will be key for gold in September.
Record 22 candidates announced for IPC Athletes’ Council elections
Athletes from all four corners of the globe want to be #ProudParalympians, representing the athlete voice in the Paralympic Movement, and voting will take place at Rio 2016.
Training programme takes place in Cape Verde
Supported by the Agitos Foundation, the programme trained 28 coaches and officials from Portuguese-speaking African countries.
Sport Week: Ramonov targets second Paralympic Games
Although Russia has not finalised their Rio roster, Ramonov would provide invaluable experience and leadership for the defending Paralympic champions.
World’s best dancers gather in Frankfurt
Several world and European medallist couples and individual dancers are expected at the Mainhatten Cup from 28-29 May.
Blind football to be showcased at Champions Festival
A blind football exhibition match will be held in Milan, Italy, on 28 May prior to the UEFA Champions League final.
Para sport explained: What does the IPC Athletes’ Council do?
The Council is comprised of 10 members who ensure that Para athletes’ voices are considered in IPC decision-making and the greater Paralympic Movement.
Grosseto 2016 to be biggest ever IPC Athletics Euros
More than 600 athletes from up to 37 countries will compete in Grosseto, Italy, between 10 and 16 June.
World records continue to fall in Nottwil
British athletes broke two world and three European records on Friday at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix