PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Claudia Loesch of Austria

World and Paralympic champions are eager to get kick-off the Europa Cup on Thursday (19 November).

Michael Creed of U.S.A., riding for Rock Racing, competes in the Stage 5 time trial of the AMGEN Tour of California on February 22, 2008 in Solvang, California.

The former pro cyclist will help prepare Team USA for the 2016 Para-Cycling Track World Championships in March.

Patrick Mayrhofer of Austria

The Austrian snowboard banked slalom world champion is now targeting a Paralympic medal.

Nazmiye Muslu

The Turkish Paralympic champion reveals her training regimen ahead of the IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships from 24-28 November.

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The Russian sprinter tested positive for cannabis at June’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix.

Powerlifter on a bench, raising a bar

In 2015 IPC Powerlifting has seen a 45.7 per cent increase in licensed athletes and will have hosted three regional Championships by the end of the year.

People sitting on tables in a room

The event for “Foundation Paralympian” was held in complete darkness to provide a unique experience from the perspective of blind and visually impaired athletes.

Masae Komiya

Defending Paralympic champions Japan proved they are still the team to beat head of Rio 2016.

Sitting volleyball match

Ukraine women win the European crown.

Group picture with around 20 people in a velodrome

The camp provided athletes and coaches with training ahead of Rio 2016, and two more camps will be held before the Games.