PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sabine Ellerbrock

France's Stephane Houdet beat Japan's Shingo Kunieda and Germany's Sabine Ellerbrock defeated the Netherlands' Jiske Griffioen in Paris.

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Those wishing to take part in archery, athletics and swimming events at the World Masters Games have until 30 June to sign up.

Iran and Rwanda sitting volleyball

The UN Secretary General talked about the success of the London Paralympics at the International Forum on Sport for Peace and Development in New York.

Justin Gatland edges ahead of Usain Bolt to clinch gold at the  2013 IAAF Diamond League event in Rome

Murielle Ahoure also surprises at the Olympic stadium in Rome, whilst Paralympic Champion Martina Caironi finishes fourth behind team mate and Great Britain's Laura Sugar.

Alex Zanardi

Italian handcyclist Alex Zanardi says he’s ready to start his road to Rio 2016 with the Para-Cycling Road World Cup this week.

Brazil powerlifting

Four London 2012 Paralympians will take part in the Sao Paulo National Competition for powerlifting this week.

Classification

Everyone interested in the Paralympic Movement is encouraged to provide feedback on the IPC’s Classification Code.

Gordon Reid

Great Britain’s Gordon Reid and South Africa’s Kgothatso Montjane highlighted the first day of wheelchair tennis action in Paris, France.

Robbi Weldon

There will be 243 athletes from 31 different countries in Italy this week for the first stage of the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup.

Belgium wheelchair rugby player defends ball against canadian player

The Denmark Wheelchair Rugby Challenge this week will test Belgium's squad prior to the European Championships.