PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Belgium name equestrian team for Rio 2016
Two-time Paralympic champion Michele George will spearhead the equestrian team at September’s Paralympic Games.
Nicole Turner ready for her Paralympic debut in Rio
Ireland’s 14-year-old swimmer dreams of winning her first Paralympic medal, in Rio.
Channel 4 to broadcast Anniversary Games
British fans will get to watch their favourite track and field stars in action before they jet to the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Amanda Reynolds not deterred by surgery
The Australian canoeist had her appendix removed this year but said she is ‘back to full fitness’ for Rio 2016.
Slovenian Para athletes treated with inspiring exhibition
After partnering earlier this year, NPC Slovenia and Lidl put together a photo exhibition that displayed the lives of athletes with impairments.
Swimmer Curin set to make his Paralympic debut in Rio
At only 16 years old, the French swimmer won a bronze at last May’s Euros and will compete at his first Paralympic Games, this September.
Peru’s and Ireland’s flagbearers for Rio 2016 announced
Cyclist Israel Hilario Rimas and sailor John Twomey will carry Peru’s and Ireland’s flags, respectively, at the Opening Ceremony of September’s Paralympic Games.
“New athlete” Greaves prepares for Anniversary Games
The British discus thrower will go head-to-head this weekend in London with the USA’s world record holder David Blair.
Mexico’s Buenaventura seeks podium finish at Rio 2016
Mexico’s 18-year-old athlete took part in an Agitos Foundation training camp in 2015, which helped him qualify for September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport week: History of wheelchair fencing
The sport was developed by Sir Ludwig Gutmann, founder of the Paralympic Movement.