PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Amanda Drennan trains in the canoe

Australian Paralympic swimmer has switched her focus to canoe for the Rio 2016 Games.

Richard Browne

"I want to shut him up and knock him off when it counts," Browne says after Peacock tweet

Daniel Dias competes at Circuito Caixa Loterias

The first round of Circuito Caixa Loterias was held in São Paulo, ahead of swimming and athletics World Championships, as well as wheelchair fencing competition.

Evan O'Hanlon and Scott Reardon

Cartwright, O’Hanlon and Reardon headline team containing Paralympic gold medallists, World Champions and multiple record holders who will compete at the athletics World Champs.

Line Jorgensen

This summer will be highlighted by the FEI European Championships and the Hartpury Festival of Dressage.

David Labarre of France scores a penalty against Ali Hidir Kurt of Turkey - Football 5-a-side

Europe’s top eight football 5-a-side teams will gather for the IBSA Blind Football European Championships this weekend.

A picture of three women running on the track

Gerard Masson hopes that the 2013 IPC World Championships in Lyon will be a huge success, not just for the organisers but for the French public, media and international athletes.

Aleksin 2013

Countries can now apply to host the 2015 IPC Powerlifting European Championships.

A picture of a man with a gold medal around his neck during a medal ceremony

Evers, Fox and Sverrisson will face off for the first time since London.

Turkey vs Spain Men playing Wheelchair Basketball

After making their first Paralympic appearance in 16 years, Spain are now aiming for further success at the Wheelchair Basketball European Championships.