PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Who will make the headlines at Swansea 2014?
Here are some of the star names who could be making the news at the IPC Athletics European Championships.

Swansea 2014 - Flashquotes Day 1
Find out what the athletes said after they competed at Swansea 2014.

Rickham and Birrell aiming for sixth world title
The pair from Great Britain have won this title consecutively at the last five competitions, and will aim for a sixth title in Halifax, Canada.

Swansea 2014 - Day 1 morning review
IPC Athletics European Championships get underway in Swansea

Jason Smyth reclassified to T12 class ahead of Swansea 2014
Irish Paralympic sprinter was reclassified ahead of the IPC Athletics European Championships.

World record holder Browne tips Streng for Euro glory
The USA’s Richard Browne believes Germany’s young protégé Felix Streng will be a serious rival in the future.

Sharov aiming for success at Swansea 2014
Visually impaired champion hopes Russia will emulate their success from two years ago.

Weir out of Swansea 2014 through injury
Libby Clegg’s guide Mikail Huggins to replace Weir as captain on the eve of the IPC Athletics European Championships.

Swansea 2014 - What to watch on Tuesday 19 August
Thirty eight medal events will be decided on the first day of competition.

Australian administrator Marie Little passes away
Little’s sports administration career spanned four decades.
Swansea's musical stars light up Opening Ceremony
The fourth IPC Athletics European Championships were officially opened on Monday (18 August) at the University of Swansea athletics track with a spectacular display underlining Wales’ rich musical heritage and talent.

Swansea 2014 head-to-heads
Six rivalries to keep an eye out for at the 2014 IPC Athletics Euros.

IPC Athletes’ Council member McCullough passes away
The two-time Paralympian had cancer and sadly passed away on Saturday 16 August.

Top para-athletes voice Swansea 2014 predictions
Non-Europeans Scott Reardon, Michelle Stilwell, Terezinha Guilhermina and Yohansson Nascimento evaluate the talent for the IPC Athletics European Championships.
Sweden and Switzerland teams announced
Sweden have named an experienced side ahead of the World Equestrian Games, with Switzerland also announcing their athletes to compete in Normandy.

Nepal NPC President re-elected
Surendra Bahadur Basnyat has been re-elected as President of the Nepal National Paralympic Committee for the second-time.

Kari Marklund retires from ISBA Goalball Committee
Having held the position for three years, Marklund has decided to step down, with IBSA President Jannie Hammershoi expressing her gratitude.

Hannah Cockroft relishing 800m challenge
British T34 ace will be aiming for the 100m and 800m double at Swansea 2014

Runners reach Tokyo after a 1,000km relay
Participants inspire the disaster-affected areas over the two-week relay

Laurentia Tan wants personal best in Normandy
Singapore’s Laurentia Tan outlines her aspirations for the World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France