PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Dixon Hooker targets Rio 2016 gold
Colombia´s athletics world champion aims to top the podium at September´s Paralympic Games.
Denmark, US Virgin Islands, Haiti name Rio 2016 teams
Denmark will send 15 Para athletes to the Games; Haiti, US Virgin Islands name one athlete each.
Argentina to launch Para sport awareness campaign
The South American country will promote Para sports and strengthen their place in #TeamAgitos.
Cai Changgui ready to perform in Rio
The Beijing 2008 goalball champion talks jetlag, training, maturing since the 2012 Paralympics and video games ahead of Rio 2016.
Alison Levine set to make her Paralympic debut
Canada’s 26-year-old boccia player is looking forward to having her first Paralympic experience at Rio 2016.
Swimming at Rio 2016: Who has podium potential?
Most people are familiar with the big names to look out for, but who could also win a medal for their country?
Iran wins football 7 qualification tournament
Iran defeated Scotland in the finals; both teams qualified for 2017 World Championships.
Germany, Netherlands, Brazil name Para equestrian teams
Dutch rider and gold medal favourite Rixt van Der Horst will make an anticipated Paralympic debut.
Guglialmelli set to compete at his third Paralympics
Argentina’s Para equestrian rider is hoping to reach the Paralympic final at Rio 2016.
Rio 2016 preview: R1 (men’s 10m air rifle standing SH1)
Sweden’s Jonas Jacobsson will go for his 31st Paralympic medal at the Olympic Shooting Centre at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.