A ski slope in Iran

The first ever World Para Alpine Skiing and snowboard events will come to Iran in January, signifying the development of winter sports in the country.

Men's Cycling Road Race H5 in Rio de Janeiro

The South African announced his retirement from cycling following his Paralympic gold-medal performance in the men’s road race H5 at Rio 2016.

Sir Philip Craven - Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony

Sir Philip Craven reflects on 2016, a year he describes as the most challenging yet, and looks ahead to 2017 and the election of his successor.

London 2017 ticket banner square

How to get involved in London 2017

Andy Yohe of the United States

The captain returned from retirement, and has already helped the U.S. claim its third straight World Sledge Hockey Challenge gold.

a man smiles on a horse

Arise Sir Lee Pearson in Great Britain, whilst Canada’s Benoît Huot named to the Order of Canada. Paralympians in New Zealand also recognised.

Spain's Juan Jose Mendez Fernandez competes in the men's 3km C1 Individual Pursuit Qualifying at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

The IPC’s Director of Media and Communications looks back at his favourite moments from an exhausting and exhilarating 2016.

Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain competes in the Women's 800m - T34

The British Paralympic Association (BPA) and Allianz UK have extended their partnership through until 2020.

IPC Top 50 moments 2016 - 1 - landscape

Despite issues in the build-up, the Rio 2016 showed to the world that the Paralympics can be a success in any country they are staged.

Xufeng Zou CHN (right handed) wins the Gold Medal in wheelchair fencing

From the emergence of new stars to the resurgence of former champions - what 2016 taught us about wheelchair fencing.

Natalia Partyka competing in Rio de Janeiro

The sport saw the rise of a 16-year-old Paralympic champion, as well as an Egyptian player who captured much attention with his playing style.

Genrik Pavliukianec - Rio 2016

A campaign to raise awareness about Lithuanian Paralympians ahead of Rio 2016 scooped the country’s best sports communication campaign of the year.

IPC Top 50 moments 2016 - 2 - landscape

A total of 83 countries won at least one medal at Rio 2016, the most ever at a Paralympic Games.

Australia's Chris Bond pushes down the court as USA's Josh Brewer reaches for the ball

Tokyo 2020 might see a shuffle in the final medal standings. Find out what else emerged from this year.

No. 3 The IPC make a stand for clean sport

On 7 August the IPC suspended the Russian Paralympic Committee for failure to fulfil its IPC membership obligations.

Group of people pose in front of slopes

The IPC and PyeongChang agree to consolidate venue for Test Events and 2018 Paralympic Winter Games

The mascot for the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships is a lynx

The organisers of the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships have revealed that a lynx will be an ambassador for the competition.

Tao Zheng of China

China’s most popular swimmer speaks on successfully defending his signature title, training schedule and his rivalry with teammate Qing Xu.

No. 4 Images of the Paralympics go viral

A two-minute long wheelchair tennis rally and an incredible table tennis shot are among the most viral videos from the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Oleksii Denysiuk

Despite winning a bronze at his Paralympic debut, the Ukrainian pistol hopeful did not meet his high expectations for the Games.