PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Jordan reveals Rio 2016 team
Jordan will send 10 athletes to the Paralympic Games in this September.
Event partners announced for the IPC Academy Campus
The Adecco Group will partner the Inclusion Summit and the UK’s Department for International Trade is partnering the Closing Cocktail Reception.
Six new powerlifting countries to watch at Rio 2016
The sport is one of the fastest growing on the Paralympic programme – find out which countries will enter powerlifters to a Paralympic Games for the first time.
More delegations announced for Rio 2016
Colombia will send 37 athletes, Chile 14, Puerto Rico three and Panama two to September’s Paralympic Games.
Herbst ready to make a splash at Rio 2016
South Africa’s 24-year-old swimmer aims to win his second Paralympic medal at September’s Paralympic Games.
Great Britain, Australia, Canada add names for Rio 2016
British track and field stars and Australian and Canadian archery teams have been confirmed for the Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Samuel balances motherhood, training
After the birth of her son in February, the world champion Para rower is staying on course for Rio 2016.
Chuck Aoki: Why I will go to Rio, despite what people may think
While Rio 2016 has been scrutinised in the media, the wheelchair rugby player explains why the Games are important for the athletes.
Berck-sur-Mer to host 2018 powerlifting Euros
The competition will welcome 250 athletes from 40 countries between 25-30 May.
Sport Week: History of rowing
Para rowing will make its third Paralympic Games appearance in Rio.