PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Darlene Hunter of USA](/sites/default/files/images/160107125617033_GettyImages-151342888.jpg)
Schwab targeting fifth Paralympics at Rio 2016
Having made it through the US trials for wheelchair basketball, Christina Schwab can almost plan for her fifth Paralympic Games.
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Richard Browne injured in car crash
The double world champion sprinter has sustained broken ribs and a heavy concussion.
IPC Swimming launches classification review
The International Federation for para-swimming will begin a review into the physical and visual impairment classification systems to strengthen compliance with the revised IPC Athlete Classification Code.
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IPC Alpine Skiing update on competition calendar
Due to poor snow conditions further changes have been made to the 2016 IPC Alpine Skiing competition calendar.
![Silvio Velo](/sites/default/files/images/150401123223708_silvio%2Bvelo.jpg)
Ones to Watch for football 5-a-side and powerlifting announced
The four footballers and 11 powerlifters have been earmarked as athletes who could make a big impact on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Rio 2016 Paralympics to be shown on TVE in Spain
The announcement comes thanks to an agreement between the Higher Sports Council, NPC Spain, RTVE and LaLiga.
![Yu Chui Yee](/sites/default/files/images/130805091803605_151284429.jpg)
Ones to watch for boccia and wheelchair fencing named
IPC announces the names of eight boccia athletes and six wheelchair fencers who are stars to look out for ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Ten rising stars for Rio 2016
With September’s Paralympic Games fast approaching, here are 10 young athletes who could make a big name for themselves on the world’s biggest stage.
![British swimmer Stephanie Slater comes up for a breath of air.](/sites/default/files/images/140422114754935_163398044_0.jpg)
British para-swimming team announced for Europeans
The event will be held in Funchal, Madeira, between 30 April – 7 May.
![Dylan Alcott celebrates winning his quad wheelchair tennis singles match against Great Britain's Andy Lapthorne at the 2014 Australian Open.](/sites/default/files/images/140210082240480_464535989.jpg)
Alcott and Wagner head year-end world No.1s
Former Paralympic wheelchair basketball player Alcott succeeds the USA’s David Wagner.