Man in a pool doing breast stroke

Colombia’s Paralympic medallist explains how swimming helped him move forward after becoming paraplegic at 18 as a result of a spinal cord injury caused by a gunshot.

Para-Alpine-World-Cup-Innerkrems-Andrea-Rothfuss

Germany’s Andrea Rothfuss grabbed gold in the women’s giant slalom standing, ending the Frenchwoman’s Worlds gold medal streak.

Agitos

The IPC’s decision does not necessarily close the door on possible Russian participation at next year’s Paralympic Winter Games.

Chris Vos, Reinhold Schett and Mike Schultz

The USA’s Mike Schultz has not competed much this season but he is relying on training to help him at Big White 2017.

Brazilian Paralympic Centre

With 50 days to go until the fourth Youth Parapan American Games, here are five reasons why you should visit the Brazilian city.

Brazilian Olympic swimmer Thiago Pereira competing.

The Brazilian Olympic swimming silver medallist took part in a training camp with Para swimmers and gave his opinion about the importance of the Youth Parapans.

Argentinian swimmer Facundo Arregui at Rio 2016.

Argentina’s swimmer explains how important the 2013 Youth Parapans were for him to later qualify for Rio 2016, with 50 days to go until Sao Paulo 2017.

Two women in jerseys smiling and raising her arms

A total of 18 Para athletes received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), whilst guide Michellie Jones was given the Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

Sitting volleyball at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Level 1 referee, coach and classifier courses will be offered in both English and Spanish in San Jose, Costa Rica, from 23-26 February.

Nicole Roundy

Gurimu Narita, Brenna Huckaby go two-for-two in the last competition before 2017 World Championships in Big White.

A visually impaired skier and his guide are interviewed

The Netherlands’ Jeroen Kampschreur also picked up his first career gold medal in Tarvisio, Italy.

Cross country skier in race suit in a slope

The Ukrainian is third in cross-country and second in biathlon in the World Cup overall rankings, and seeks further success at February’s Worlds.

Amy Purdy going over a hill in the snowboard cross course in Rosa Khutor.

Get to know the US snowboarder before she goes for World gold in Big White, Canada, next week.

Jody Cundy of Great Britain

Great Britain’s most successful female Paralympian ever, Dame Sarah Storey, will be joined by Paralympic medallists Megan Giglia and Jody Cundy.

Brenna Huckaby of USA competes at the 2015 IPC Snowboard World Championships.

The US snowboarder remains undefeated as the final competition before the 2017 World Championships kick off in less than a week.

A bobsleigh goes so fast down the track it's a blur.

The first World Championships will take place since the sport was provisionally added to the Beijing 2022 programme.

A picture of a man skiing on the slopes

The Australian will serve another two-year term on World Para Alpine Skiing’s Sport Technical Committee.

Borislava Peric-Rankovic SRB vs Miao Zhang CHN in the Women's Singles - Cl 4 Gold Medal Match at the Riocentro - Pavilion 3.

Four regional Championships and the World Team Championships highlight 2017.

PyeongChang 2018 emblem

MOUs signed with US and Korean Institutions to add weight to robust volunteer program

Strathmore water has been announced as the national supplier of bottled water for both the IAAF World Championships London 2017 and the World Para Athletics Championships.

Athletes, officials and volunteers at London 2017 will be hydrated by more than one million bottles of water being supplied by the water brand.