Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, met a number of wheelchair tennis stars at City Hall, London, Great Britain, ahead of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters
Rio 2016
Inspired by animals and plants, Rio 2016 has launched its mascots for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Alpine Skiing
British skiers on shortlist of 10 for prestigious award which will be presented on Sunday 14 December.
Sailing
At the 2014 Open 2.4mR World Championships, Norway’s Bjornar Erikstad beat a number of lesser impaired or able-bodied athletes to secure silver and a place at Rio 2016.
Syrian Arab Republic
British athlete has recently returned from war-torn Syria where he inspired amputees with the power of sport.
Blind Football
In a repeat of the 2006 final, Brazil beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to be crowned champions of the 2014 IBSA Blind Football World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Swimming
British teammates Sascha Kindred, Andrew Mullen. Jessica-Jane Applegate and Stephanie Slater as well as Iceland’s Jon Margeir Sverrisson all break world, European and national records in Manchester, Great Britain.
Rio 2016
Mascots from previous Games, including Mandeville from the London 2012 Paralympics have been visiting Rio ahead of Monday’s mascot launch.
Rowing
In the race of the 2014 Rowing World Championships, Australia’s Gavin Bellis and Kathryn Ross retained their TA mixed doubles sculls world title, making it one of the top moments of 2014
Blind Football
Brazil and Argentina are the only two teams to win the world title and the two will meet again in Monday’s final in Tokyo, Japan.
