Ireland’s 14-year-old swimmer dreams of winning her first Paralympic medal, in Rio.
Athletics
British fans will get to watch their favourite track and field stars in action before they jet to the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Canoe
The Australian canoeist had her appendix removed this year but said she is ‘back to full fitness’ for Rio 2016.
Slovenia
After partnering earlier this year, NPC Slovenia and Lidl put together a photo exhibition that displayed the lives of athletes with impairments.
Swimming
At only 16 years old, the French swimmer won a bronze at last May’s Euros and will compete at his first Paralympic Games, this September.
Rio 2016
Cyclist Israel Hilario Rimas and sailor John Twomey will carry Peru’s and Ireland’s flags, respectively, at the Opening Ceremony of September’s Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016
The British discus thrower will go head-to-head this weekend in London with the USA’s world record holder David Blair.
Rio 2016
Mexico’s 18-year-old athlete took part in an Agitos Foundation training camp in 2015, which helped him qualify for September’s Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair Fencing
The sport was developed by Sir Ludwig Gutmann, founder of the Paralympic Movement.
Rio 2016
The team features 12 athletes made up of eight women and four men
