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Toronto 2015 preview: Archery
The two-day archery competition will feature 30 athletes competing in eight medal events.
Jarryd Wallace determined to defend his 100m T44 Parapan title
The US sprinter will line-up against two world record holders in Toronto – the USA’s Richard Browne who holds the T44 best time and Brazil’s T43 speedster Alan Oliveira.
Toronto 2015 preview: Judo
Can Cuba maintain their dominance in the Americas at Toronto 2015?
Para-sport development projects to receive support
Thirty one projects will receive EUR 650,000 through the Agitos Foundation’s 2015 Grant Support Programme.
Toronto 2015 preview: Football 5-a-side
Paralympic and world champions Brazil will start as strong favourites during the seven day competition.
Rivard aiming for ‘highest podium step’ at Toronto 2015
Having won her first world titles at July’s IPC Swimming World Championships, Canada’s Aurelie Rivard is aiming to impress at home at the Parapan American Games.
Dispaltro, Levine take on new challenges at Toronto 2015
The Canadian BC4 boccia players will face tough competition from Team Brazil.
Toronto 2015 preview: Boccia
Over four days, athletes will compete at the Abilities Centre in individual, mixed pair, and mixed team events.
Toronto 2015 preview: Wheelchair basketball
With the men’s team the current Paralympic champions and the women’s side world title holder, Canada will be looking to do the double.
Toronto 2015 preview: Swimming
After winning 11 gold medals four years ago, Brazil's Daniel Dias is targeting 12 this time round.
Dutra aims to fly the flag for Uruguay at Toronto 2015
The 20-year-old swimmer is one of the country’s brightest talents and despite his age has bags of experience.
Toronto 2015 preview: Goalball
Six men’s and six women’s teams will battle it out for gold and a place at Rio 2016.
Ten track and field athletes for Toronto 2015
Here are 10 names to keep an eye out for when Parapan athletics gets underway on 10 August.
Toronto 2015: The growth of the Americas Paralympic Committee
The fifth edition of the Games will be the biggest yet but how has the Paralympic Movement developed in recent years in the Americas?
Huot puts 400m freestyle back on his programme
After winning silver in the event at July’s Worlds, Canadian superstar Benoit Huot is confident he can still challenge for medals and will do so at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
FIE, IWAS extend agreement
The two federations signed a Collaboration Agreement, which is promising for the growth of wheelchair fencing.
IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport updates 2014-17 rulebook
Changes made to athlete eligibility at major Championships and rules and judging criteria for freestyle/showdance events.
Rio 2016 to launch education programme online
Initiative to promote Olympic, Paralympic sports expected to reach seven million Brazilian kids and be available in English and Spanish.
Toronto 2015 preview: Powerlifting
Brazil led the medals table in 2011, but the competition is far more open in 2015.
Toronto 2015 preview: Wheelchair rugby
On home territory, Canada, the world’s second best side will be aiming to win gold, but the USA will have something to say about that.