PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Perales, Rung share gold as Mereshko lowers 400m free world best
Ukraine's Yelyzaveta Mereshko shaved four seconds off the time of her British rival Eleanor Simmonds in the women's 400m freestyle S6.
Funchal 2016: Action to check out on day seven
David Grachat will take to the water in his favourite event in front of his home crowds in Funchal, Portugal.
Funchal 2016: Action to check out on day six
Spain’s Sarai Gascon will go for a 100 per cent win record in her sixth race, but will have to get past the Netherlands’ European champion Chantalle Zijderveld.
Pools announced for Rio 2016 sitting volleyball competition
The pool stages in the men’s and women’s competitions will see repeat fixtures from the London 2012 gold medal matches.
Groups drawn for goalball at Rio 2016
Reigning men’s Paralympic champions Finland will face European title winner Turkey, women’s champions Japan drawn with world gold medallists USA.
South Africa set to launch 2016 UCI Para Cycling Road World Cup
The first leg of the 2016 Road World Cup season will take place in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, from 6-8 May.
Kovalchuk, Malyshev leave Szczecin World Cup with golds
Ukraine’s Kovalchuk claimed victory in the R5, while Russia’s Malyshev took home gold in the P5.
Sport Week: History of goalball
The sport was introduced at Toronto 1976 with a men’s event, whilst women made their debut at New York 1984.
Sixteen teams to compete at biggest women’s goalball event ever
The 17th edition of the Malmo Ladies Intercup will be held from 6-8 May
Savtsova sets world record at swimming Euros
Portugal’s David Grachat also placed himself in pole position to claim the hosts’ first medal in Funchal.