PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Germany’s Martin Schulz

Many of the top Para triathletes are aiming for gold in Rotterdam and will test their forms ahead of September’s Paralympics.

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In addition to Monday’s report, the IPC received additional information from Richard McLaren the report’s author.

Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain competes in the 800m race during the ParAthletics Grand Prix 2015 in Nottwil, Switzerland

Preview: IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final

Photography Yu Chui Yee

Reigning Paralympic champion Yu Chui Yee is not anxious about the expectations heading into Rio.

Michele George of Belgium rides Rainman to win Gold during the Equestrian Dressage Individual Freestyle Test - Grade IV at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Two-time Paralympic champion Michele George will spearhead the equestrian team at September’s Paralympic Games.

Nicole Turner swims breaststroke.

Ireland’s 14-year-old swimmer dreams of winning her first Paralympic medal, in Rio.

Man with British flag celebrating

British fans will get to watch their favourite track and field stars in action before they jet to the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Woman paddles in kayak

The Australian canoeist had her appendix removed this year but said she is ‘back to full fitness’ for Rio 2016.

NPC Slovenia and Lidl Slovenia organised a photographic exhibition that features Para athletes.

After partnering earlier this year, NPC Slovenia and Lidl put together a photo exhibition that displayed the lives of athletes with impairments.

Swimmer with arm amputation

At only 16 years old, the French swimmer won a bronze at last May’s Euros and will compete at his first Paralympic Games, this September.