PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Jonato Santos Machado of Brazil and Pablo Molina Lopez of Argentina during the Gold Medal match at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150817111916355_DSC_8952.jpg)
San Luis to host 2017 CP Football World Championships
The Championships will be held 3-22 September next year.
![Qing Xu celebrating his win in the pool.](/sites/default/files/images/120123154230020_82799135.jpg)
China’s Xu hints at retirement after Rio 2016
The seven-time Paralympic swimming champion said that he is considering hanging up his googles after the Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Classification in wheelchair rugby
A player can be allocated to one of seven sport classes, depending on his or her impairment.
![Twelve athletes in wheelchairs lined up, making up the wheelchair rugby team.](/sites/default/files/images/160607095452657_wheelchair%2Brugby%2Bteam%2Bcanada.jpg)
Canada names wheelchair rugby team for Rio 2016
Nine athletes return from the team that took silver four years ago in London.
2016 Australian Paralympic Team uniform unveiled
Paralympic athletes modelled the attire they will wear during the Rio 2016 Games, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
![An athlete in a wheelchair hitting a ball with a tennis racket.](/sites/default/files/images/160607145914683_IMG_5711.jpg)
Gustavo Kuerten gives wheelchair tennis a try
Brazil’s three-time Roland Garros champion and IPC Vice President Andrew Parsons took part in a wheelchair tennis festival in Paris, France.
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Steadman follows Euro gold with win in Strathclyde
The Great British PT4 racer carried her winning momentum from Lisbon, Portugal, into her home course.
![Man in wheelchair on tennis court, celebrating](/sites/default/files/images/160606111354723_Gustavo%2BFernandez.jpg)
Fernandez, Buis seal first Roland Garros titles
Fernandez wins first Grand Slam after three tries; Buis captures first since falling to legendary Esther Vergeer in 2011.
Russia celebrates 100 days until Paralympics
A press conference and master classes were held to mark the countdown to the Games.
Tahti determined to show he’s best, starting with Grosseto 2016
The Flying Finn is aiming to make up for world silver last year by winning the European and Paralympic titles this year and setting a new 100m T54 world record.