With Brazil passing a new law that will transform the lives of millions of people with an impairment, are the Paralympics now the world’s number one sporting event for delivering societal change?
Swimming
Friday’s (17 July) finals could prove to be the most successful yet for the hosts.
Canada
The Paralympic host country expects to field the largest delegation at August’s Parapan American Games.
Judo
European countries can obtain ranking points toward allocation slots to Rio 2016.
Swimming
Russia also take a relay title and set three world records on day five at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.
Swimming
The British favourite will attempt to prove that he is still a force to be reckoned with in the men’s 200m individual medley SM6.
Wheelchair Tennis
The event will take place on 27 September and will feature demonstrations in many para-sports.
Powerlifting
Gabor Kenderes, 66, died on 10 July following a long illness.
Boccia
The Seoul World Open will test Ye Jin Choi, the London 2012 boccia BC3 gold medallist.
Wheelchair Basketball
The US wheelchair basketball player is one of six returning from the team that won gold in Guadalajara 2011.
