PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sport Week: Introduction to sitting volleyball
Get to know one of the fastest, most dynamic sports that will be played at Rio 2016.
New-look sailing venue for Rio 2016 opens doors to public
Marina da Glória has been expanded and modernised, with new leisure facilities aimed at attracting city residents and visitors.
Nine Paralympic champions competing at swimming Euros
Some of the world’s best swimmers will line-up in Funchal, Portugal, from 30 April, hoping to secure gold medals and prepare for Rio 2016.
Shea firmly back in the game after taking time to relax
The US Paralympic snowboard medallist felt he had to dial back this season, but says it has given him more hunger for the build up to PyeongChang 2018.
Sport Week: Wheelchair tennis storylines at Rio 2016
Here are five potential storylines in the sport heading into September’s Games.
Hosts Italy enjoy success on final day of IPC Athletics Grand Prix
In Grosseto there was a new world record in the 4x100m T42-47 relay and a new national record in the 100m T35.
Russia win gold at ice sledge hockey Euros
Italy took silver and Norway bronze in Ostersund, Sweden, on Sunday (10 April).
Chinese youngsters try snow sports
Seventy-two participants from eight provinces tried snowboard and alpine skiing at a recent development camp in Harbin.
Towers, Dawson-Farrell take hat tricks at Grand Prix
The British pairing showed their talents on the track in Grosseto, Italy.
Russia in pole position heading into last day at sledge hockey Euros
Should the Paralympic silver medallists win their final game on Sunday (10 April) against Norway they will be crowned European champions.