PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rio city government to give away tickets to Paralympics
People with an impairments, school children and city governments to receive tickets through three initiatives.
Australia Rio 2016 Para cycling team announced
Reigning Paralympic and World champions will headline the Australian Para Cycling Team at September’s Paralympic Games.
Strong Irish team announced for Grosseto 2016
Nine Irish athletes will compete in the IPC Athletics European Championships between 10-16 June.
Off the beaten track with the USA’s Tatyana McFadden
The T54 wheelchair racer who is chasing seven gold medals at Rio 2016 has published a book for youngsters about her life.
Sport week: Dartanyon Crockett targets Rio 2016 gold
The USA´s world champion is hoping to win his first Paralympic gold in Rio, with four more years of experience behind him after taking bronze at London 2012.
Reid looking forward to renewing long jump rivalry with Le Fur
The British athlete aims to defend her European title against the French world champion in Grosseto, Italy.
European champions move on to Strathclyde
European champions move on to Strathclyde
Light rail network opens in Rio for people with impairments
New tram system to begin operations in June; special shuttle and taxi services to run during Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
WTF releases June world rankings following African Champs
Morocco's Mohammed Aatif was among those who moved up following his performance from the Championships.
Two table tennis Paralympians to compete in Olympics
Natalia Partyka and Melissa Tapper have qualified to also compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.