PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
One month remains for Athletes’ Council nominations
Nominations must be made by National Paralympic Committees by 16 May 2016.
Lahna looks to represent Morocco, Arab nations in Rio 2016
Mohamed Lahna is aiming high in the PT2 class, as para-triathlon debuts in Rio.
#MusicMonday with the USA’s Jarryd Wallace
The former 100m T44 world record holder shares his favourite songs, most of which he likes to play on his guitar.
Sport week: Introduction to swimming
The basics of one of the most popular sports on the Paralympic programme.
Ostersund looks to develop Paralympic winter sports
The Swedish region is holding a conference to celebrate 40 years since hosting the first Paralympic Winter Games.
Urban new secretary general of NPC Germany
The position had been vacant for the past three years.
McFadden and Hug to defend Boston marathon titles
Monday’s race will mark the start of the inaugural Abbott World Marathon Majors Wheelchair Series.
Sport Week: Brazil's time to shine in sitting volleyball
Wellington Platini says focus and aggression essential for Brazil to beat the strong teams in Rio.
What makes the perfect…endurance para-athlete?
Switzerland’s Marcel Hug gives us his insight on how to be one of the world’s best endurance para-athletes.
IPC present former Allianz CEO with the Paralympic Honour
Michael Diekmann was presented with the accolade by IPC President Sir Philip Craven in recognition of Allianz’s 10 years of support of the IPC.