PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Schedule confirmed for swimming Euros
A total of 453 athletes from 52 countries will compete for honours over seven days from 30 April.
McGuire receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for March
The British boccia player won his first Individual Worlds title.
Australia nominate 31 athletes for Rio 2016 swim team
After a world record breaking National Championships, a strong team has been put forward to the National Paralympic Committee.
France celebrate seven snow sport crystal globes
With 49 podiums at the World Cup level in alpine skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing and biathlon, French athletes had an incredible season.
WADA statement on meldonium notice issued to stakeholders
The Notice provides clarification regarding its inclusion on the Prohibited List; existing excretion studies and those underway; and, the results management and adjudication process
Para-athletics explained: Wheelchair racing
In the third edition of ‘Para-athletics explained’, renowned Paralympic coach Jenni Banks helps us uncover the intricacies of wheelchair racing.
Sport Week: History of sitting volleyball
Learn how the sport originated and how it entered the Paralympic programme.
My best and worst moments with the USA’s Richard Browne
The US 100m and 200m T44 world champion shares his career highs and lows.
Sport Week: Sitting volleyball venue at Rio 2016
The sport will be contested in the Riocentro Pavilion 6 during the Paralympic Games.
Johnson-Dwyer sweeps titles in Deauville
The South African rider won all three of her events in the first major para-equestrian competition of 2016.