PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Wimbledon increases prize money for wheelchair tennis events
With the addition of the first singles events at the Grand Slam, wheelchair tennis prize money totals GBP 200,000.
British rider Baker returns to form at Waregem
Baker won all three events on the same horse she won double gold on from London 2012.
British swimmers set world records in Glasgow
Ellie Simmonds and Bethany Firth showed their intent for Rio 2016 by setting new world marks.
My best and worst moments with the USA’s Raymond Martin
He won his second successive London Marathon last weekend, but now shares his career highs and lows.
Salt on the way to make Canada proud
The Canadian snowboarder is aiming for more podium finishes as she heads towards the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
Kitakyushu to host 2018 Para powerlifting Asian Open
Japan will host its first major Para powerlifting Championships just two years before the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Groups drawn for football 5 at Rio 2016
Reigning Paralympic champion Brazil will face European champions Turkey, whilst top-seeded Argentina was drawn with Beijing 2008 silver medallist China.
Sport Week: Classification in para-archery
Archers can compete either standing or in a wheelchair.
Robinson lowers record ahead of international debut
Ellie Robinson twice broke the British national record at the British Para-Swimming International Meet ahead of 2016 Euros.
Canada reveals Rio 2016 team collection
Hudson’s Bay Company has designed the outfits athletes will wear during the Rio 2016 Games.