PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
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Music Monday with Great Britain’s Maria Lyle
The teenage sprint sensation will be hoping to defend her European titles at Grosseto 2016, but what does she listen to?
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Para sport gets boost in North Korea
Workshops in swimming and table tennis designed to help improve knowledge of classification.
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Brazil extends football 5 unbeaten streak
The Rio 2016 hosts re-asserted their dominance in blind football after winning the International Challenge title, in preparation for September’s Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Introduction to wheelchair rugby
Wheelchair rugby combines elements of rugby, basketball and handball.
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Opening Ceremony to include live creation, samba dream team
Acclaimed artist Vik Muniz will create a new piece live in the Maracana Stadium with help from the athletes at Rio 2016.
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Hajikolaei will only be satisfied with Paralympic gold
The libero is confident Iran will have a winning sitting volleyball team together for September’s Paralympics.
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Medical and broadcast expertise appointed to London 2017
Dr Pam Venning appointed as Head of Medical Services and Bob Caple appointed Broadcast Manager.
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“Me and my coach” with Switzerland’s Marcel Hug
The T54 world record holder has been with his coach for 20 years and the pair are now gearing up for Hug’s fourth Paralympic Games.