PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Yannick Bourseaux

One of France’s most decorated para-triathlete seeks another WPE podium finish in 2015.

Two men shaking hands, smiling to the camera

Tokyo 2020 are the fourth Games Organising Committee to benefit from the training and knowledge transfer programme.

Tokyo aerial view

During three days of meetings, the Board led by IPC President Sir Philip Craven will receive updates on preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Alex Zanardi and Ernst Van Dyk

Home favourite Alex Zanardi is one to watch as the first of four World Cup events begins on Friday.

Chinese player Ge Yang takes a shot

David Jacobs, Komet Akbar partner to upset top seed China in the men’s Class 10 team event to conclude the four-day para-table tennis tournament.

Two female basketball players in wheelchairs fight for the ball. A referee watches them from behind

Twenty-four athletes will play in the Parapan Am Games, which serves as a direct qualifier for Rio 2016.

A picture of a woman showing her both gold medals

At Toronto 2015, athletes can vote for one of the six who will sit on the Americas Paralympic Committee Executive Committee.

Group of people standing and in wheelchairs

Nicole Den Dulk rode two different horses to two wins in the grade lb individual, freestyle tests.

Two dancers in wheelchairs posing during a performance

The Austrian dancers are amongst the best in the world, but want to capitalise on their performances in 2015.

Man with yellow sim cap swimming butterfly

Returning to major competition after injury, triple reigning world champion Andre Brasil pushes ‘go hard or go home’ mentality.