PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Alex Zanardi](/sites/default/files/images/131114091300715_48%2B_0.jpg)
Zanardi looks to add new chapter to Paralympic story
Italian Paralympic champion believes that Brazil and Rio 2016 can create a unique experience for athletes and fans alike, and wants to be part of it.
![Swimmer with yellow cap doing freestyle.](/sites/default/files/images/150715171311497_2015%2BIPC%2BSwimming%2BWorld%2BChampionships_20150715_Luc%2BPercival_0034_HD.jpg)
IPC Swimming updates classification rules
A new version of the rules and regulations are now available.
![Dan Greaves of England competes in the Men's F42/44 Discus final at Hampden Park Stadium at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150831111743971_Dan%2BGreaves2.jpg)
Greaves hopes new coach can lead to further success
After 19 years with the same coach, the British discus thrower is now hoping John Godina can lead him to win gold at October’s World Championships.
![Marina Mohnen of Germany](/sites/default/files/images/150831120955958_Marina%2BMohnen%2Bof%2BGermany.jpg)
IWBF Euros: British men rebound on day three
The defending champions got a much-needed win, while the Dutch and German women continued to roll.
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Spain’s Sarai Gascon receives sports merit
The 50m freestyle world champion was among the country’s athletes to receive the honour.
![A group of blind football players celebrate a win](/sites/default/files/images/150830090425588_Football-5%2BEuros.jpg)
Turkey take football 5 European crown
Having both secured spots for Rio 2016, it took one goal for Turkey to beat Russia at the Blind Football European Championships.
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US Paralympics launches app ahead of Rio 2016
The app will include breaking news, livestreams and more in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
![Great Britain’s Paralympic star David Weir, gives an insight into his three heroes.](/sites/default/files/images/150821091831624_30%2BAug%2B2015.jpg)
#SuperheroSunday: David Weir
The British wheelchair racer won four gold medal at London 2012 and will be looking to add to his medal collection at October’s World Championships.
![Canada's Chris Klebl won the men's middle distance cross-country sitting at Sochi 2014.](/sites/default/files/images/150131144333288_Chris%2BKlebl%2BSochi%2B2014.jpg)
Klebl’s four year road to glory
Canada’s Paralympic cross-country skiing gold medallist will spend more time in Asia acclimatising ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
![The 2013 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships were held in Tokyo, Japan.](/sites/default/files/images/150323092147309_dance.jpg)
Wheelchair dance sport seeks first Asian Champs hosts
Organisers are also invited to come forward for the 2016 European Championships and to register their competitions for approval.