PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Nigel Murray

The British boccia player picks up the most votes following his showing at the European Continental Cup.

A picture of a man on a podium with a medal around his neck

Having relinquished his world record at October’s Asian Para Games, China’s Paralympic powerlifting champion Lei Liu longs to return to the top of the podium at July’s Asian Open Championships.

Goalball China X Iran - London 2012

Three men's, two women’s teams will qualify for the Paralympics following the competition.

Man on podium, speaking to an audience

More than 3 million tickets will be made available for the Games, with the Organising Committee aiming to break London 2012’s record of 2.8 million sales.

Runner and guide run in a full stadium

The US sprinter will line-up at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Mesa, USA, aiming to run even faster than ever before.

The Canadian women's sitting volleyball team.

Men, women’s teams to contend for berth to Rio 2016 Parlympics.

Gwang-Geun Choi of South Korea attacks during the u100kgs quarter-finals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

South Korean judoka is refining his techniques with the goal of defending his Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.

Group shot of seven people and horses in the background, waving to the camera

The Italian rider records a personal best in the Grade Ia category at the para-equestrian dressage event

Three people in wheelchairs posing in front of a branded backdrop

Players at Super Series tournaments can sign up for mixed doubles on-site

Zahra Nemati

The London 2012 Paralympic gold medallist hit a 657 in the recurve open.