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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Perales, Rung share gold as Mereshko lowers 400m free world best
Ukraine's Yelyzaveta Mereshko shaved four seconds off the time of her British rival Eleanor Simmonds in the women's 400m freestyle S6.
Funchal 2016: Action to check out on day seven
David Grachat will take to the water in his favourite event in front of his home crowds in Funchal, Portugal.
Funchal 2016: Action to check out on day six
Spain’s Sarai Gascon will go for a 100 per cent win record in her sixth race, but will have to get past the Netherlands’ European champion Chantalle Zijderveld.
Pools announced for Rio 2016 sitting volleyball competition
The pool stages in the men’s and women’s competitions will see repeat fixtures from the London 2012 gold medal matches.
World champion Smirnov still sees room for improvement
Despite three world titles, the Russian skip says his team should not slow down ahead of PyeongChang 2018.
Sweden’s Ahlquist seeks to defend Paralympic title
The No. 1 class 3 para-table tennis player has never defended an international title.
Stefan Daniel’s quick rise no surprise
Coming from a strong athletic background, the 19-year-old Canadian is a gold medal favourite at Rio.
Sport Week: Six players to look out for at Rio 2016
Check out the players that will headline the goalball event at September’s Paralympic Games.
Sixteen teams to compete at biggest women’s goalball event ever
The 17th edition of the Malmo Ladies Intercup will be held from 6-8 May
Savtsova sets world record at swimming Euros
Portugal’s David Grachat also placed himself in pole position to claim the hosts’ first medal in Funchal.
New Zealand name Rio 2016 swim team
Paralympic gold medallists highlight the squad, including Sophie Pascoe and Mary Fisher.
Dias breaks record, Portugal wins first medal at swimming Euros
A new world record for Ukraine's Dubrov and European marks for Russia's Zhdanov and Spain's Gascon also highlightened the competition in Funchal, Portugal.
Groups drawn for goalball at Rio 2016
Reigning men’s Paralympic champions Finland will face European title winner Turkey, women’s champions Japan drawn with world gold medallists USA.
South Africa set to launch 2016 UCI Para Cycling Road World Cup
The first leg of the 2016 Road World Cup season will take place in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, from 6-8 May.
Kovalchuk, Malyshev leave Szczecin World Cup with golds
Ukraine’s Kovalchuk claimed victory in the R5, while Russia’s Malyshev took home gold in the P5.
Sport Week: History of goalball
The sport was introduced at Toronto 1976 with a men’s event, whilst women made their debut at New York 1984.
My best and worst moments with Germany’s Vanessa Low
The world record holder in women’s long jump reflects on success and failure at previous World Championships.
Paralympic stars join the part as Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay begins
Track star Alan Oliveira and wheelchair tennis player Natália Mayara were amongst the first torchbearers.
Neumaier’s comeback wins R1 gold in Szczecin
Neumaier forced a tie with Greece’s Sotirios Galogavros entering the final round and left with the victory.
Swimmers qualify fastest in search for latest medals
Sarah Louise Rung will try for her fourth gold medal in Funchal, Portugal, as part of a group of athletes looking for their next titles.