PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Canada names wheelchair rugby team for Rio 2016
Nine athletes return from the team that took silver four years ago in London.
2016 Australian Paralympic Team uniform unveiled
Paralympic athletes modelled the attire they will wear during the Rio 2016 Games, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Gustavo Kuerten gives wheelchair tennis a try
Brazil’s three-time Roland Garros champion and IPC Vice President Andrew Parsons took part in a wheelchair tennis festival in Paris, France.
Steadman follows Euro gold with win in Strathclyde
The Great British PT4 racer carried her winning momentum from Lisbon, Portugal, into her home course.
Fernandez, Buis seal first Roland Garros titles
Fernandez wins first Grand Slam after three tries; Buis captures first since falling to legendary Esther Vergeer in 2011.
Russia celebrates 100 days until Paralympics
A press conference and master classes were held to mark the countdown to the Games.
Tahti determined to show he’s best, starting with Grosseto 2016
The Flying Finn is aiming to make up for world silver last year by winning the European and Paralympic titles this year and setting a new 100m T54 world record.
Music Monday with Great Britain’s Maria Lyle
The teenage sprint sensation will be hoping to defend her European titles at Grosseto 2016, but what does she listen to?
Para sport gets boost in North Korea
Workshops in swimming and table tennis designed to help improve knowledge of classification.
Brazil extends football 5 unbeaten streak
The Rio 2016 hosts re-asserted their dominance in blind football after winning the International Challenge title, in preparation for September’s Paralympic Games.