PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Australian cyclist behind Italian cyclist

Reigning Paralympic and World champions will headline the Australian Para Cycling Team at September’s Paralympic Games.

Noelle Lenihan of Ireland competes in the women's discus F38 final at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Nine Irish athletes will compete in the IPC Athletics European Championships between 10-16 June.

A wheelchair racer leads a line of competitors on a red track.

The T54 wheelchair racer who is chasing seven gold medals at Rio 2016 has published a book for youngsters about her life.

Two judoka

The USA´s world champion is hoping to win his first Paralympic gold in Rio, with four more years of experience behind him after taking bronze at London 2012.

Stef Reid Berlin Grand Prix

The British athlete aims to defend her European title against the French world champion in Grosseto, Italy.

Woman crossing a finish line, celebrating

European champions move on to Strathclyde

Tram in a city

New tram system to begin operations in June; special shuttle and taxi services to run during Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Two athletes doing taekwondo

Morocco's Mohammed Aatif was among those who moved up following his performance from the Championships.

Natalia Partyka - London 2012

Natalia Partyka and Melissa Tapper have qualified to also compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

USA v Canada wheelchair rugby

No. 1 Canada leads Pool A, while the USA will headline Pool B.