PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.

Judoka Priscilla Gagne in training for the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

Competitors from 19 countries will take part in this event, staged in Walsall, England, between 4 and 5 June.

Antonio Tenorio and Vladimir Fedin hold on to each other with heads bowed close together, locked in battle

Six potential storylines to follow heading into September’s Paralympic Games.

Athletes in a judo competition Beijing 2008.

The sport was introduced to the Paralympic programme at Seoul 1988 with six men’s events, whilst women made their debut at Athens 2004.