PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
My best and worst moments with the USA’s Jarryd Wallace
The US sprinter is a strong contender for 100m T44 gold at Rio 2016. Here are his career highs and lows so far.
Para athletes meet manga creations in stunning new campaign
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government aim to raise awareness of Para sports with their “Be the Hero” campaign.
Defending Para canoe champions advance to semifinals
The first day of the 2016 ICF Para Canoe World Championships got underway in Duisburg, Germany.
Canada name ‘richly talented’ skiers to 2016-17 team
Twelve skiers will fight for World Championships glory as well as World and regional Cup podiums.
National Paralympic Heritage Trust launches in London
With the Trust, a permanent heritage centre at Stoke Mandeville and a nationwide series of satellite exhibitions, among others, will be opened.
Four Americas records brighten up Rio test event amid torrential rain
Brazilian athletes Alessandro Rodrigo da Silva, Odair Santos, Julio Cesar Agripino dos Santos and Eduardo Guimaraes de Oliveira all broke records of the first day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix.
Para sports broadcasted on Renfe trains
Televisions placed on Renfe’s long-distance trains offer Para sport video features.
McKenna Dahl: Best and worst moments
The US shooter has been nominated to the team for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and describes the most memorable times of her career so far.
Australia announces shooters for Rio 2016 Paralympics
Paralympians Libby Kosmala and Natalie Smith are among the six to represent Australia in September’s Games.
Chaffey, Daniel continue to shine in Yokohama
Australian Bill Chaffey and Canadian Stefan Daniel won their respective classes at the World Para triathlon Event, showing strong form ahead of Rio 2016.