PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

women on the track, running

Russia and Great Britain led the medal charge on day two of the IPC Athletics European Championships in Grosseto, Italy, as Margarita Goncharova smashed the 200m T38 world record – one of three world marks to fall on Sunday afternoon (12 June).

David Weir of Great Britain

World and Paralympic champions will be in action on day 2 of the 2016 IPC Athletics European Championships.

Two men in wheelchairs, one throwing a blue ball

The competition in Povoa will bring some of the best international players together, helping them prepare for the Paralympic Games.

Wheelchair rugby coach in wheelchair yells instructions

The former US wheelchair rugby coach has put Team Canada in good position for their first Paralympic gold.

Upper body of women showing a medal to the camera

From claiming World Championships silver to losing friends, the Hungarian shooter describes her career so far.

On a table, pineapples and bras made out of paper.

With three months until the curtain goes up, the creative team gives a few hints about what to expect at the Maracana Stadium on 7 September.

Chuck Aoki

Here are six players to watch in action, plus others who may fly under the radar.

Girl swimming in the pool with swimcap and goggles on.

The 15-year-old swimmer will be making her Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, where she hopes to win a gold medal.

Three athletes on a podium received their medals.

The London 2012 powerlifting bronze medallist is hoping to climb onto the Paralympic podium again this September.

Short statued man doing shot put

Two world records fell out in the field on the first morning of competition (Saturday 11 June) at the IPC Athletics European Championships in Grosseto, Italy.