PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

London’s former Olympic Stadium

Ahead of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final, here are five things you might not know about London.

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Fans can catch the international sporting action beginning 6 August.

Aerial view on a bay

Fans can now follow the latest updates from swimmers and the competition at www.Funchal2016.com.

Two logos with both the Olympic rings and Agitos

The Paralympic emblem is inspired by the = the universal sign of equality.

Chinese powerlifter on the bench, smiling

A host of world and Paralympic champions have arrived in Almaty for the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships which get underway on 26 July.

Graphic with a portrait picture of a woman and the text: World Record, 62.70s women's 400m T37, Georgina Hermitage, Great Britain

After coming out of nowhere to break the 400m T37 world record, Britain’s Georgina Hermitage believes she will cope with the pressure of competing in Sunday’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix.

Two judoka

Accompanied by US Paralympians, the events will allow athletes with an impairment to test their skills in para-sports.

Day 3

Driven by engaging content and fan-orientated information, World Archery’s new website pushes athletes and events into focus.

Australia’s women’s 4x100m medley relay 34 points

The brand will be the APC’s exclusive provider of competition and training swimwear and accessories.

Two judoka competiting.

New round of grants now available to help cover the cost of sports programs and sports equipment for people with disabilities.