PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

My best and worst moments with Great Britain’s Maria Lyle
The T35 world silver medallist over 100 and 200m, talks Doha 2015 and Swansea 2014.

Rio 2016 spots up for grabs at ParaVolley tournament
The last men and women’s spots are available at the sitting volleyball Intercontinental.

Para-Cycling Track Worlds: Search of rainbow jerseys before Rio 2016
Track World Championships is the last occasion for riders to stake a claim in the Paralympic selection process.

IPC President praises British government’s investment in child running blades
Sir Philip Craven says the announcement made by Chancellor George Osbourne is the London 2012 Paralympic legacy in action.

Vadovicova breaks world record at shooting World Cup
Ukraine’s Oleksii Densysiuk also continued his run of form with a win over European champion Korhan Yamac in Bangkok, Thailand.

Hug hungry for Paralympic gold after Doha disappointment
The Swiss wheelchair racer will start his 2016 season at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai

Lisov hopes to return as Russia’s top goal scorer
Team captain Dmitrii Lisov hopes that he can ‘let go’ enough to reach the same heights as 2013 sledge hockey World Championships.

Snowboard season to reach climax in Trentino
Snowboarders from around the world will try and claim overall World Cup globes in banked slalom and snowboard-cross.

Sky PerfecTV! to launch dedicated Rio 2016 Paralympic channel
The Japanese broadcaster will provide around-the-clock coverage between 7-18 September.
Lysova secures overall biathlon World Cup
Ukraine’s Shyshkova also keeps hopes of a top three finish alive with win in Vuokatti, Finland.

Sport Week: Classification in wheelchair basketball
Before the athletes take the courts in Rio 2016, learn how they are assigned to their sport classes.

British para-table tennis team named
Twelve will represent Great Britain at the Rio 2016 Paralympics Games.

Training Tuesday with US sprinter David Brown
The US world champion sprinter talks us through an average day at the US Olympic Training Centre.

Para-triathletes secure Rio points at Continental Championships
Championships were held in the USA and South Africa.

Cross-country skiing marathon to feature at World Cup
Athletes will also try to secure overall World Cup titles in Vuokatti, Finland.

Massie coming to end of season to remember
The Canadian snowboarder has achieved his best ever results on the World Cup circuit this season.

Finnish skiers looking for good showing to end season
Standing skier Ilkka Tuomisto and Sini Pyy are looking forward to competing at home at the IPC Biathlon and Cross-Country World Cup Finals in Vuokatti.

Gold Coast 2018 to host largest Commonwealth para-sport programme
The Commonwealth Games in 2018 will feature 38 medal events across a record seven sports.

Poli and Maspero celebrate three months-to-go to Grosseto 2016
The IPC Athletics European Championships will take place between 10-16 June, attracting 700 athletes.

Music Monday with Brazil’s Yohansson Nascimento
The Brazilian sprinter gives his three favourite songs.