PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Jeong building back from shoulder injury
The South Korean hopes for better results in this week’s Boccia Asia/Oceania Team and Pair Championships in Hong Kong, China.
Bayley back to No. 1 in para-table tennis rankings
The London 2012 class 7 silver medallist over takes Ukraine’s Maksym Nikolenko in the latest ITTF world rankings.
World’s fastest para-athlete Hayes prepares for Grosseto Grand Prix
The South African Paralympian became the world’s fastest female para-athlete earlier this year and is now aiming to go even faster.
Bourseaux takes home win in Bensancon
The Frenchman clocked the fastest time at the World Para-Triathlon Event, winning the men’s PT4 division.
Nordic skiing: Five future faces
A World Championships and the World Cup in the 2014-15 season threw up some athletes that could be the podium-toppers of the future.
Sharp-shooter Jacobsson will compete in Rio
After much speculation, the Swedish legend has confirmed that he will take-part in his tenth consecutive Paralympic Games in 2016.
Lucas sails into waters at World Cup in Weymouth, Portland
The British sailor returns to the venue where she won Paralympic gold in the 2.4mR class.
Italy opens Road World Cup series with 11 wins
The home favourite team littered the results in the handcycling relay, tandem, C class and time trial events in Maniago.
Griffioen, Kunieda dominate at Roland Garros
The pair claimed both singles and doubles titles in their respective classes.
Emblem for Grosseto 2016 launched
The 2016 IPC Athletics European Championships will be held in Italy between 10-16 June 2016.