PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Stage set for para-equestrian riders in Roosendaal
European riders get to see how they measure up with the European Championships about three months away.

US Paralympics announces Road to Rio Tour
The nine-stop tour will rouse excitement and awareness of the Paralympic Games, beginning on 4 July with select stops across USA.

Wilkinson-Burnett shows promise at World Cup in Duisburg
The British para-canoeist strikes gold in her international debut; five other countries also claim medals.

#WorkoutWednesday: Manuel Schaer
The Swiss European champion wheelchair racer gives an insight into her training regime ahead of this weekend’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil.

Vio captures fourth straight with World Cup win in Pisa
Italians Beatrice Vio, Alessio Sarri gave the crowd plenty to cheer for in the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Cup.
Tokyo 2020 celebrates 50th anniversary of para-sport in Japan
JPSA replaces old emblem with new one to mark the next chapter in the para-sport community.

China bring table tennis world champs to Bayreuth Open
Great Britain, Germany among nations to contend with China, who make their European debut in 2015.

Training Tuesdays: Lei Liu
China’s powerlifting champion explains his workout regimen as he prepares for the IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships in July.

Russia debut strong at Dutch para-archery tournament
Italy, Great Britain also battle for the podium in the first international competition in 2015.

Hannah Cockroft aiming to break 100m record in Nottwil
British T34 wheelchair racers aims to continue her track record for breaking world records in Switzerland this weekend.

Fatma Omar’s anti-doping suspension reduced to one year
The Egyptian powerlifter had her suspension reduced after appealing her case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Iran dedicates building for National Paralympic Day
National Paralympic Day was added to Iran’s annual calendar, showcasing their commitment to serve people with disabilities.

Hailstone named New Zealand’s new para-cycling coach
Hailstone succeeds two-time Olympian Cameron, who took on a new role with Cycling New Zealand.

Paralympics Ireland welcomes new members
Archery Ireland, Badminton Ireland and Irish Taekwondo Union were added to the Irish Paralympic family

Brazilian Paralympic Committee and Kinoplex to partner
Videos of Brazilian para-sport heroes will be shown in more than 200 cinemas across the country

‘High fibre’ partnership to aid New Zealand snow sports
Country’s top flight skiers and snowboarders will benefit from a new sports analysis system at the Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Ten multi-medallists hoping to impress at Glasgow 2015
With just 50 days to go until the swimming Worlds get underway on 13 July, a number of multiple medallists are preparing themselves to hit their peak once again.

#SuperheroSunday: Ollie Hynd
Only 50 days to go until Glasgow 2015 and Great Britain’s Paralympic and World champion Ollie Hynd tells us who he looks up to.

#SuperheroSunday: Veronica Hipolito
Brazilian teenager Hipolito is aiming to retain her 200m T38 world title in Doha, Qatar, in October.

Finnish wheelchair rugby team eye first Paralympics
The No. 10-ranked team were placed in a favourable group for the European Championships.