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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Kukushkina, Sedakov preparing ‘challenging’ programme
The Russian duo is hoping to reclaim its wheelchair dance sport European title at October’s Championships.
Third official visit to PyeongChang 2018 complete
Representatives from IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard visited the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games host city from 16-19 June.
Biathlon, cross-country ski officials visit PyeongChang 2018
Race Director Len Apedaile and Head of IPC Snow Sports Dimitrije Lazarovski travelled to South Korea to check on construction progress and schedules.
Sport week: Alvaro Galvis targets Rio 2016 gold
The two-time Para cycling world champion is hoping to win his first Paralympic medal at September´s Games.
Top SH1 shooters on their road to Rio
A wealth of athletes from across the globe show the depth of talent in the SH1 field.
My best and worst moments with Tunisia’s Walid Ktila
The T34 World and Paralympic champion shares his career highs and lows.
Two athletes commit Anti-Doping Violations for meldonium
Ukraine’s Mariana Shevchuk and Russia’s Vladimir Andriushchenko both returned adverse analytical findings for meldonium earlier this year.
Tokyo 2020 announces live sites for Rio 2016 Games
The aim is to bring the celebration of the Games to people across Japan.
Hwa Sook Lee set to compete at her last Paralympics
South Korea’s archery multi-Paralympic medallist seeks to conclude her career on a high note at Rio 2016.
Preview: US Paralympic Team Trials for track and field
Around 200 athletes will be in action in Charlotte with places for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games up for grabs.
London 2017 volunteer programme launched
Paralympic gold medallist, Richard Whitehead calls on British public to be the heart of London 2017 as organisers launch volunteering programme.
David aims to be hero ‘just for one day’
The Hungarian shooter wants to pay tribute to late musician David Bowie by reaching the podium at Rio 2016.
Swimmer Hynd keen for second Paralympics
The British swimmer will defend his gold medal from the men’s 200m individual medley SM8, and aims to add some more.
Four named to Australian Rio 2016 Equestrian team
The riders are aiming to continue their country’s successful run which has seen them win nine medals over five Paralympic Games.
Sport week: Classification in cycling
Cyclists are divided into thirteen different impairment classes based on their functionality.
Canada announce Rio 2016 canoe team
Christina Gauthier and Erica Scarff have been nominated to represent Canada in canoe at September’s Paralympic Games.
Six Chilean athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
The South American country will take its largest delegation ever to a Paralympic Games.
More British athletes named for Rio 2016
Thirteen track and field athletes and 10 archers named to ParalympicsGB squad for September’s Paralympic Games.
Swoboda learning from silver medal disappointment
After Australia´s Curtis McGrath put an end to his winning streak, the Austrian canoeist is more motivated for Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.
Sport week: Introduction to cycling
Road events joined the Paralympic programme at New York/Stoke Mandeville 1984, 12 years before the track events did, in Atlanta.