PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Scott Reardon and Heinrich Popow

Australia’s Scott Reardon is relishing the prospect of racing Heinrich Popow in Berlin next weekend (20-22 June) for the first time since they tied for gold at last year’s World Championships, and believes that eventually either he or his German rival will smash the 12 second barrier for the 100m T42.

The Irish runner Jason Smyth competes in the men's 100m - T13 heats at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

After making the Northern Ireland team for Glasgow 2014, the world's fastest Paralympian could now face the world's fastest Olympian.

Woman in wheelchair on a tennis court returning a shot.

The two world No.1's won both singles titles in Paris, whilst Kamiji also claimed the women's double to cap a memorable tournament.

The Irish runner Jason Smyth competes in the men's 100m - T13 heats at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Ever wondered what the world's fastest Paralympian does each day? Wonder no more as Jason Smyth takes us through his day.

Australia's Angela Ballard and Madison de Rozario after taking second and third in the women's 800m T53 final at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships

Kurt Fearnley, Madison de Rozario and Angie Ballard are amongst the big name Australians set to compete at the Commonwealth Games.

Aled Davies celebrates

World record holder Aled Davies to headline Welsh athletics team at Commonwealth Games

A picture of an archer

Having represented Switzerland at many major Championships, Horner will line-up for France at next month's Euros.

Simone Briese-Baetke of Germany wins Silver during her Womens Epee Category B on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games

Find out who you should keep an eye our for between 7-12 June as competition gets underway in Strabourg, France.

Marie Bochet skiing past a gate

A survey conducted by NPC France has shown a growing interest in para-sport and its athletes.

A female wheelchair racer leans forward in her chair wearing sunglasses

At just 18 years of age Jones has a busy summer ahead, first tackling her exams before lining up the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships.