PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

“Me and my coach” with Switzerland’s Marcel Hug
The T54 world record holder has been with his coach for 20 years and the pair are now gearing up for Hug’s fourth Paralympic Games.

Sport week: Six judokas to look out for
Check out six judokas to look out for ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Rio city government to give away tickets to Paralympics
People with an impairments, school children and city governments to receive tickets through three initiatives.

Australia Rio 2016 Para cycling team announced
Reigning Paralympic and World champions will headline the Australian Para Cycling Team at September’s Paralympic Games.

Strong Irish team announced for Grosseto 2016
Nine Irish athletes will compete in the IPC Athletics European Championships between 10-16 June.

Off the beaten track with the USA’s Tatyana McFadden
The T54 wheelchair racer who is chasing seven gold medals at Rio 2016 has published a book for youngsters about her life.
Sport week: Dartanyon Crockett targets Rio 2016 gold
The USA´s world champion is hoping to win his first Paralympic gold in Rio, with four more years of experience behind him after taking bronze at London 2012.

Strong international entry for judo Grand Prix
Competitors from 19 countries will take part in this event, staged in Walsall, England, between 4 and 5 June.

Sport week: Six judo storylines for Rio 2016
Six potential storylines to follow heading into September’s Paralympic Games.

Reid looking forward to renewing long jump rivalry with Le Fur
The British athlete aims to defend her European title against the French world champion in Grosseto, Italy.

European champions move on to Strathclyde
European champions move on to Strathclyde

Light rail network opens in Rio for people with impairments
New tram system to begin operations in June; special shuttle and taxi services to run during Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

WTF releases June world rankings following African Champs
Morocco's Mohammed Aatif was among those who moved up following his performance from the Championships.

Two table tennis Paralympians to compete in Olympics
Natalia Partyka and Melissa Tapper have qualified to also compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Rio 2016 wheelchair rugby draws revealed
No. 1 Canada leads Pool A, while the USA will headline Pool B.
Dutch dominate home competition in Roosendaal
One surprise result came in the grade II competition, with Vermeulen upsetting Van der Horst in the Para equestrian event.

US men’s wheelchair basketball team for Rio named
Twelve players will represent Team USA in September’s Paralympic Games.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2016
The public has until 9 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
Teresa Perales comics launched
Telefonica Foundation has launched a comic series that tells the story of six-time swimming Paralympic champion Teresa Perales.

IAKS hears about barrier free ice hockey venues
Jessica Korber gave a presentation to the 16th IAKS Management Conference on Artificial Ice Rinks about creating ice hockey venues that are accessible for all.