PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Rowing World Championships: Samuel off to strong start
Heats in the para-rowing boat classes got underway, with the Israeli rower recording the fastest qualifying time in her heat.

Donaueschingen 2015: British sweep podium
The final day of the World Archery Para Championships featured Great Britain dominating the VI 2/3 category.
Germany, Spain, edge victory at wheelchair basketball Euros
The German women beat hosts Great Britain whilst the Spanish men took their match to overtime.

Rio 2016 to celebrate one year to go with festival
Event at iconic city location Lagoa will feature top Paralympic athletes and coincide with start of ticket sales.

Zanardi looks to add new chapter to Paralympic story
Italian Paralympic champion believes that Brazil and Rio 2016 can create a unique experience for athletes and fans alike, and wants to be part of it.

IPC Swimming updates classification rules
A new version of the rules and regulations are now available.

Greaves hopes new coach can lead to further success
After 19 years with the same coach, the British discus thrower is now hoping John Godina can lead him to win gold at October’s World Championships.

IWBF Euros: British men rebound on day three
The defending champions got a much-needed win, while the Dutch and German women continued to roll.

Spain’s Sarai Gascon receives sports merit
The 50m freestyle world champion was among the country’s athletes to receive the honour.

US Paralympics launches app ahead of Rio 2016
The app will include breaking news, livestreams and more in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

#SuperheroSunday: David Weir
The British wheelchair racer won four gold medal at London 2012 and will be looking to add to his medal collection at October’s World Championships.

Klebl’s four year road to glory
Canada’s Paralympic cross-country skiing gold medallist will spend more time in Asia acclimatising ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

Turkey take football 5 European crown
Having both secured spots for Rio 2016, it took one goal for Turkey to beat Russia at the Blind Football European Championships.

Wheelchair dance sport seeks first Asian Champs hosts
Organisers are also invited to come forward for the 2016 European Championships and to register their competitions for approval.

Diverse interaction in #ProudParalympian at Toronto 2015
Athletes from different sports and backgrounds shared their thoughts on living the Paralympic values.

‘Smash Down Barriers’ to open doors in Oceania
The programme was aimed to make table tennis an inclusive sport for both able-bodied and para-athletes, especially in Kiribati.

Hug stages training camp in Switzerland
The Swiss world champion passed on his knowledge and experience to a group of enthusiastic wheelchair racers.

Israel’s Samuel aims for first world title
Moran Samuel is coming off a big World Cup win and hopes to ride that into a world title in the AS women's single sculls.

IPC Shooting begins rules and regulations consultation
Views are being sought from the shooting para-sport community in preparation for the 2017-2020 technical rules and regulations.

Finland, Russia name teams for Deauville 2015
London 2012 silver medallist Katja Karjalainen will lead Finland at the European Para-Equestrian Championships.