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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Konkoly shatters 50m freestyle S9 world record
The US swimmer took the mark down in the heats and finals at the 2016 US Paralympic Trials.
Sport Week: History of Para cycling
Road events made their Paralympic debut at New York/Stoke Mandeville 1984 and track competitions at Atlanta 1996.
Lebanon celebrates National Paralympic Day
The event took place in the city of Ansar on 28 June.
WADA releases new edition of Play True magazine
The magazine covers different areas, from anti-doping development to athlete outreach, education to compliance, and science to testing.
Laurentia Tan works around hearing impairment
The London 2012 silver medallist has developed skills that make her one of the top freestyle Para equestrian riders ahead of Rio.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – June 2016
The public has until 8 July to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
Three regional records fall at US swimming trials
Seven national records also highlighted the opening day of the Paralympic trials.
British sledge hockey team appoint new head coach
Ian Offers wants to develop the sport and take his team to another level in the coming years.
Canada announce judo and cycling Rio 2016 teams
A total of 12 cyclists and two judokas will be part of Canada’s delegation at September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Five cyclists to look out for at Rio 2016
Check out five cyclists that will headline September’s Paralympic Games.
Rodriguez Clark aims to repeat London 2012 gold
Cuba’s Parapan American champion is hoping to reclaim the Paralympic judo title at Rio 2016.
New 800m T34 world lead time set by Halko at US trials
The time of 2:01.83 at the US Trials has yet to be ratified as a world record by IPC Athletics.
Barrera one of Colombia’s brightest stars
The 14-year-old dreams of representing Colombia at a Paralympic Games and winning a medal, and features in a new Agitos Foundation film series.
Kamiji aims for Wimbledon singles title
The Japanese wheelchair tennis player hopes to add the Grand Slam to her resume and have momentum into Rio 2016.
PyeongChang 2018 launches Volunteer Recruitment Programme
Around 22,400 volunteers are needed to fulfil a variety of roles during the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
‘Armless swimmer’ aims to repeat iconic performances
China’s Tao Zheng shot to fame at London 2012 with his incredible performances and wants to do the same in Brazil in September.
US swimmers to vie for selection at Paralympic trials
Brad Snyder and Jessica Long amongst those hoping to impress in Charlotte, North Carolina between 30 June – 2 July.
Para sport in review: June 2016
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during June.
Vasconcelos targets fourth Paralympic gold
Brazil’s football 5-a-side coach aims to claim the Paralympic title for a fourth consecutive time, after winning the previous three as a goalkeeper.
Sport week: Cycling venues at Rio 2016
Track events will be contested in the Rio Olympic Velodrome, whilst the road events will take place in Pontal.