PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
The IPC suspends the Russian Paralympic Committee with immediate effect
The decision was taken unanimously by the IPC Governing Board as a result of NPC Russia’s inability to fulfil its IPC membership responsibilities and obligations.
Australian triathlon, US football 7 athletes named
Australia will send seven Para triathletes to Rio, and the US announced their football 7-a-side roster.
Statement regarding the Russian Paralympic Committee - no decision yet announced
The IPC’s decision will not be announced until 17:00 CEST on Sunday 7 August.
Seven countries announce Rio 2016 delegations
El Salvador, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela name their athletes for September’s Paralympics.
Sport Week: Para triathlon storylines in Rio
Find out which rivalries to watch for, which country could sweep an event and more on the sport’s Paralympic debut.
Japan reveals Rio 2016 Paralympic roster
Masaki Fujita and Shingo Kunidea are among the 127 athletes heading to the Paralympic Games this September.
Refugees to compete in dedicated team at Rio 2016 Paralympics
Para athletes will stand for courage, determination, inspiration and equality at the world’s number one sporting event for driving social inclusion.
Are you a Proud Paralympian?
A new video has been launched to raise awareness and explain what Proud Paralympian is and how athletes can get involved.
Kimura: My three aims for Rio 2016
The Japanese visually impaired swimmer has some clear goals in mind for his third Paralympic Games.
Veronika Vadovicova: My best and worst moments
The Slovakian world champion relives the times she will remember forever, and those she would rather forget.