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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
France picks up two Paralympic places in Euros
Nine quota places for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games were assigned in total.
Hosts Italy enjoy success on final day of IPC Athletics Grand Prix
In Grosseto there was a new world record in the 4x100m T42-47 relay and a new national record in the 100m T35.
Russia win gold at ice sledge hockey Euros
Italy took silver and Norway bronze in Ostersund, Sweden, on Sunday (10 April).
Chinese youngsters try snow sports
Seventy-two participants from eight provinces tried snowboard and alpine skiing at a recent development camp in Harbin.
Nine Paralympic champions competing at swimming Euros
Some of the world’s best swimmers will line-up in Funchal, Portugal, from 30 April, hoping to secure gold medals and prepare for Rio 2016.
Shea firmly back in the game after taking time to relax
The US Paralympic snowboard medallist felt he had to dial back this season, but says it has given him more hunger for the build up to PyeongChang 2018.
Sport Week: Wheelchair tennis storylines at Rio 2016
Here are five potential storylines in the sport heading into September’s Games.
Venue for swimming Euros begins transformation
Changes to make the Complexo Olimpico de Piscinas da Penteada more accessible and create perfect broadcast conditions are underway.
Sport Week: Ones to watch in wheelchair tennis
Here are the ones battling for the podium at Rio 2016.
ITF launches official anthem to celebrate wheelchair tennis anniversary
Featuring British songwriter Alexander Joseph and wheelchair tennis player Jordanne Whiley, the song is available on iTunes.
Rio 2016 sports festival takes Olympic and Paralympic spirit to favela children
Youngsters from underprivileged communities seize opportunity to try out new sports ranging from canoeing to goalball.
Towers, Dawson-Farrell take hat tricks at Grand Prix
The British pairing showed their talents on the track in Grosseto, Italy.
Russia in pole position heading into last day at sledge hockey Euros
Should the Paralympic silver medallists win their final game on Sunday (10 April) against Norway they will be crowned European champions.
Tokyo 2020 unveils shortlisted emblem designs
Four designs are up for consideration, with the final decision to come on 25 April.
Sharov and Liebhardt amongst Grosseto Grand Prix winners
After throwing 13.23m in the women’s shot put, Germany’s Franziska Liebhardt now leads the world rankings.
Sport Week: Kunieda aiming for doubles gold in Rio 2016
The two-time Paralympic singles champion has only one doubles gold in his three Games appearances.
All eyes on Ukrainian Mereshko at swimming Euros
After taking the 400m freestyle S6 world title from Great Britain’s Eleanor Simmonds in 2015, Yelyzaveta Mereshko is preparing for her next major outing.
Connor suspended for anti-doping rule violation
The athlete’s urine samples, collected during out-of-competition doping control on 15 April 2015 and on 28 May 2015, revealed the presence of nandrolone.
Monthly preview: April 2016
Rio 2016 qualification events in wheelchair rugby and rowing, plus European Championships in swimming have major implications.
Cole breaks du Toit’s 50m freestyle world record
Australian world champion brings down the decade-old S9 mark at the national Championships and secures a nomination for a spot on the team for Rio 2016.