PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Man in wheelchair playing tennis

British quartet ready for the Australian Open

Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett in the men’s events, Lucy Shuker in women’s, and Andy Lapthorne in quad are Great Britain’s hopes at this year’s first Grand Slam, from 25-28 January.

Genrik Pavliukianec - Rio 2016

Lithuania and Israel win Pajulahti Games

The event took place in Lahti, Finland, from 20-22 January, and saw Paralympic champions Lithuania claiming the men’s title and Israel taking gold in the women’s competition.