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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Rio 2016 Paralympics: The unmissable Games
Today Monday 7 March marks six months to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympics, a Games that is vital for the continued growth of the Paralympic Movement.
Music Monday: The USA’s Raymond Martin
The dominant force in men’s T52 wheelchair racing shares with us his three favourite tunes.
Sport Week: Introduction to para-canoe
Everything you need to know about para-canoe, ahead of its Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.
Dubai 2016: Day one preview
Home favourite and multiple world championship medallist Mohamed Hammadi eyes gold in the 200m T34.
Algerian goalball teams win African Championships
Both the men and women’s teams qualified for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Russia dominate first CP International Tournament
The defending champions started the Paralympic year strong by sweeping all three of their matches.
Les Angles set for snowboard World Cup, Europa Cup Finals
Current points leaders from around the world are in France aiming to strengthen their positions in the standings.
“Rio is almost ready to stage unmissable Games,” says IPC President
Sir Philip Craven hopes Rio 2016 will set new records in terms of spectator attendance, TV audiences, athletic performance and social legacy.
Me and my coach: Ireland’s Michael McKillop and his father Paddy
The Irish middle distance runner and his dad talk about the working relationship that has resulted in medal success at all levels.
2016 IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships kick off in Dubai
The first ever IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships were officially opened on Sunday 6 March in Dubai, UAE, as fireworks lit up the night sky overlooking the picturesque Dubai marina.
Off the beaten track: Germany’s Markus Rehm
The long jumper who holds the Paralympic, world and European titles, as well as the world record, talks about jumping off a 10m diving board for German TV show.
Overall alpine skiing World Cup globes decided in Aspen
Great Britain, Germany, Russia and Japan all enjoy overall victories in men’s and women’s sitting and visually impaired classifications for the 2015-16 season.
Keith Gabel: My three heroes
Sochi 2014 bronze medallist explains why Theodore Roosevelt, his uncle Jim and all people with impairments inspire him.
Once homeless, Tahl Leibovitz embraces new career while training for Rio
Through the ACE Programme, the class 9 player is able to work and train for the Paralympic Games.
Salcher, Bochet secure super-G globes
There is still everything to play for in the men’s and women’s sitting and visually impaired heading into the second super-G race on Friday (4 March).
Algeria, Egypt play for goalball African titles
Both men and women’s teams face off in the finals for Paralympic qualification.
Wheelchair basketball star Beijer getting used to pressure
As one of the world’s top scorers, Mariska Beijer is used to drawing defences. But that has made her even more ready for Rio 2016.
Marie Bochet reacts to clean sweep of alpine World Cups
The Frenchwoman is unbeaten in 13 races across technical and speed disciplines.
Nicole Roundy: My three heroes
Three women from the worlds of popular culture and sport inspire US snowboarder Nicole Roundy.
Portuguese national trials to decide team for Euros
Portugal’s top para-swimmers will try for selection for the national team that will compete at their home European Championships in Funchal.