The Tokyo Metropolitan Government aim to raise awareness of Para sports with their “Be the Hero” campaign.
Canoe
The first day of the 2016 ICF Para Canoe World Championships got underway in Duisburg, Germany.
Alpine Skiing
Twelve skiers will fight for World Championships glory as well as World and regional Cup podiums.
Great Britain
With the Trust, a permanent heritage centre at Stoke Mandeville and a nationwide series of satellite exhibitions, among others, will be opened.
Athletics
Brazilian athletes Alessandro Rodrigo da Silva, Odair Santos, Julio Cesar Agripino dos Santos and Eduardo Guimaraes de Oliveira all broke records of the first day of the IPC Athletics Grand Prix.
Spain
Televisions placed on Renfe’s long-distance trains offer Para sport video features.
Rio 2016
The US shooter has been nominated to the team for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and describes the most memorable times of her career so far.
Shooting
Paralympians Libby Kosmala and Natalie Smith are among the six to represent Australia in September’s Games.
Triathlon
Australian Bill Chaffey and Canadian Stefan Daniel won their respective classes at the World Para triathlon Event, showing strong form ahead of Rio 2016.
Swimming
Big names such as Eleanor Simmonds and triple European champion Ollie Hynd highlight the squad of 31 for the coming Paralympic Games.