PARA CANOE NEWS

Tom Kierey

After three World Championship gold medals, the German canoeist is ready for a new experience at the Paralympics.

China’s Yu Xiaowei competes in the men’s KL1 200m at the 2016 ICF Canoe World Championships in Duisburg, Germany.

The newly minted Para canoe world champion has greater expectations for himself at Rio 2016.

Argentina's Para canoeist Lucas Diaz Aspiroz competing.

The Argentinian Para canoeist says he will give his best at Rio 2016 and try to reach the Paralympic podium.

Man in a canoe in action

Brazil selected five canoeists to compete at September’s Paralympic Games.

Woman paddles in kayak

The Australian canoeist had her appendix removed this year but said she is ‘back to full fitness’ for Rio 2016.

Christina Gauthier and Erica Scarff have been nominated to represent Canada in canoe at September’s Paralympic Games

Christina Gauthier and Erica Scarff have been nominated to represent Canada in canoe at September’s Paralympic Games.

A man paddles in a canoe.

After Australia´s Curtis McGrath put an end to his winning streak, the Austrian canoeist is more motivated for Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.

Man in canoe in triumphant pose

Reigning men’s KL2 world champion Curtis McGrath will lead the six-person roster into September’s Games.

Emma Wiggs of Great Britain

Six canoeists have been selected to compete in September’s Games, where the sport will make its Paralympic debut.

Great Britain's Shelby Watson in action at the 2016 IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.

The 18-year-old wheelchair racer broke four world records.

Collage

The public has until 9 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Fernando Fernandes

Great Britain’s Ian Marsden, Brazil’s Fernando Fernandes and China’s Wang Daquin amongst those going for gold in Duisburg, Germany.

Man in canoe on the water

Australian Curtis McGrath was crowned the new men’s KL2 world champion after an exciting 2016 Para Canoe Worlds finals in Duisburg.

a photo showing the top half of a lady in a canoe wearing a white top, life jacket and sunglasses

The first day of the 2016 ICF Para Canoe World Championships got underway in Duisburg, Germany.

Anne Dickins

The 2014 World champion and reigning European champion is among those to watch in Duisburg, Germany.

Two women in jerseys smiling and raising her arms

Check out all the events that will headline this month in para-sport.

Fernando Fernandes

Here are possible storylines to follow ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Austria's Mendy Swoboda won his second world title in the para-canoe K1 men’s 200m TA event.

Here are seven athletes vying for the sport’s first Paralympic gold medals.

Man in canoe in triumphant pose

Andrea King has helped develop para-canoe in Australia.

canoeist on water

Though a relatively new sport, para-canoe has grown rapidly over the last decade.