PARA ARCHERY NEWS
![Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain competes in the 800m race during the ParAthletics Grand Prix 2015 in Nottwil, Switzerland](/sites/default/files/images/160203081757629_Hannah%2BCockroft%2Bof%2BGreat%2BBritain.jpg)
More British athletes named for Rio 2016
Thirteen track and field athletes and 10 archers named to ParalympicsGB squad for September’s Paralympic Games.
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US archer Bennett shows accuracy ahead of Rio
Men’s recurve world champion Eric Bennett came back to win gold in the last international tournament before September’s Games.
![Karen Van Nest](/sites/default/files/images/150714102811825_karen%2Bvan%2Bnest.jpg)
US dominate archery Parapan Ams
World champion Eric Bennett took home silver in preps for Rio 2016.
![Swimmer in the water, doing breaststroke](/sites/default/files/images/150714170927259_2015%2BIPC%2BSwimming%2BWorld%2BChampionships_20150714_Luc%2BPercival_0281_HD.jpg)
Serrano receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for April
The 17-year-old broke the 100m breaststroke SB7 world record.
![Collage of five images of athletes in action](/sites/default/files/images/160504125642751_AotmMay.jpg)
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – April 2016
The public has until May 11 to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
![Two women in jerseys smiling and raising her arms](/sites/default/files/images/160219155700675_Katie%2BKelly%2Btriathlon.jpg)
Monthly preview: May 2016
Check out all the events that will headline this month in para-sport.
![David Drahoninsky](/sites/default/files/images/150825121001829_David%2BDrahoninsky2.jpg)
Sport Week: Five para-archery storylines to follow
Here are the top storylines in the sport leading up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
![Man archer holds bow and arrows](/sites/default/files/images/161011094731010_GettyImages-606187324.jpg)
Sport Week: Para-archers to watch
Here are some of the para-archers to keep an eye on as they focus on the target at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
![Prince Harry poses with the USA's Tatanya Mcfadden and Switzerland's Marcel Hug after both won the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon.](/sites/default/files/images/160424141708461_GettyImages-523751454_0.jpg)
Para-sport in review: April 2016
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during April.
![Paralympic archer Matt Stutzman](/sites/default/files/images/160429103700489_Matt%2BStutzman.jpg)
Sport Week: Armless Archer aims high
Paralympic silver medallist Matt Stutzman is one of the most popular archers to watch heading into Rio 2016.
![Archery - Fact of the week](/sites/default/files/images/140918160443514_KW38_square.jpg)
Sport Week: History of para-archery
Find out more about the sport that paved the way for the Paralympic Games.
![Aerial view of a big stadium in a city](/sites/default/files/2023-08/160427134236298_Sambodromo%2BRio%20%282%29.jpg)
Sport Week: Para-archery venue at Rio 2016
The competition will take place in one of Rio’s iconic, cultural venues.
![Argentina's Ferderico Paolorossi in action in para-archery.](/sites/default/files/images/150808165123243_Federico%2BPaolorossi.jpg)
Sport Week: Classification in para-archery
Archers can compete either standing or in a wheelchair.
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Sport week: Introduction to para-archery
Here is a brief overview of the sport that has appeared in every Paralympics.
France picks up two Paralympic places in Euros
Nine quota places for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games were assigned in total.
Monthly preview: April 2016
Rio 2016 qualification events in wheelchair rugby and rowing, plus European Championships in swimming have major implications.
German archers target medals, Rio qualification at Euros
The German women’s compound team is looking to defend their 2014 title.
![David Drahoninsky](/sites/default/files/images/150825121001829_David%2BDrahoninsky2.jpg)
Drahoninsky, Sarti among archers aiming for gold at Euros
The Championships bring the top European para-archers to France, where nine Paralympic spots are available.
![Woman targetting with a bow](/sites/default/files/images/151210144320133_Sarti.jpg)
Quick success for Sarti in para-archery
The Italian won the world title in the women’s compound, and hopes to build upon that at Rio 2016.
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What to watch: February 2016
Many sports in the Rio 2016 Paralympic programme are back in action for the first time this year.