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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
US Paralympics Cycling National Team announced for 2016
The 2016 team features 27 athletes including one tandem pilot as Rio 2016 edges closer.
British Triathlon confirms 2016 World Class para-triathlon squad
Fifteen athletes make up the squad ahead of the sport’s debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
British athletics figures recognised with honours
Stephen Miller, Ian Mirfin and Janice Eaglesham all awarded MBEs by Queen Elizabeth II.
Update on upcoming IPC Alpine Skiing races
A brief update on the status of a number of IPC Alpine Skiing races scheduled for January.
IGF becomes newest IPC recognised International Federation
The International Golf Federation have been recognised by the International Paralympic Committee and supported by the Paralympic Family.
It’s showtime: Rio de Janeiro ready for a magical 2016
With 25 more test events, two torch relays and the Olympic and Paralympic Games to deliver, 2016 will be a year to savour for Brazil.
IPC President's New Year Message
Sir Philip Craven looks ahead to 2016 and gives an insight into his expectations for the Rio 2016.
Barra Olympic Park, heart of the Rio 2016 Games, 95 per cent complete
New images of two main venue clusters illustrate strong construction progress after year in which test events began.
Para-table tennis: Five questions for 2016
After the 2015 season, here are some lingering thoughts heading into the Games year.
PyeongChang 2018 aims to breakdown language barriers
Organising Committee signs MOU for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with various Ministries.
WADA chats with Tokyo 2020 Director of Sport about the spirit of sport
WADA caught up with the Director of Sport for Tokyo 2020 and got his thoughts on the importance of clean sport.
How preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games entered the home straight in 2015
Venues built, test events staged, volunteers selected, torches unveiled, preconceptions challenged and much more... it’s been a busy 12 months for organisers of the Rio 2016 Games
Ten things we learned in 2015: Wheelchair fencing
The year 2015 was action-packed for the world’s elite wheelchair fencers. Here are 10 things we learned about the sport over the past 12 months.
No. 1: The IPC announces biggest ever broadcast and commercial agreements
Deal with NHK and Toyota underline the growth of interest in the Paralympic Movement ahead of Tokyo 2020.
Europa Cups rearranged due to a lack of snow
Two IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup events planned for Spain in early January will now take place a month later.
No.2 Rehm’s long jump of 8.40m creates global headlines
The German long jumper retained his world title with a performance that would have won him gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
2016 ITU calendar complete
In addition to the seven WPE events, a stand-alone Para-triathlon World Championships will also be held.
No. 3 Rwandan women secure Rio 2016 sitting volleyball spot
For the first time, Africa will send a women’s sitting volleyball team to the Paralympics. That team will be Rwanda.
No. 4 Rio 2016 tickets go on sale celebrating 1 Year To Go
A record total of 3.3 million tickets are available; overseas fans are able to buy from authorised vendors in their countries.