The Spanish Superior Council of Sports gave the award to Miguel Carballeda in recognition of his work promoting sports for people with impairment.
Blind Football
As part of the UEFA-backed IBSA Blind Football Development Project Europe, a national coach will conduct training sessions with local players over the weekend.
Rio 2016
“This Paralympic Games could not have been better for me,” said the Spanish swimmer, who made her Paralympic debut and won two bronzes.
Rio 2016
As part of an eco-initiative, a total of 29 trees were planted at the ‘Park of Lovers’ in Astana to honour the 17 Olympic and the two Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.
Rio 2016
The Iranian pushed an incredible 310kg world record for gold at Rio 2016.
Rio 2016
Europe ended as the most decorated continent at last month’s Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016
Nominees include: Sareh Javanmardidodmani, Grace Norman, Josephine Orji, Sophie Pascoe, Beatrice Vio and Li Zhang.
Taekwondo
There have been more shake-ups at the top after the European Championships in September.
Argentina
With free admission, the event will take place at the Luna Park stadium, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 30 October.
“It is good to know that the world’s sporting institutions have taken so courageously to heart the value of inclusion,” said the Holy Father.
Athletics
Get to know the story of the four-time Paralympic medallist who became famous when carrying the torch at Rio 2016’s Opening Ceremony.
Wheelchair Tennis
The three Rio 2016 Paralympic wheelchair tennis champions are back in action for the season-ending championship.
PyeongChang 2018
The Austrian snowboarder seeks to have his best season ever whilst he gets ready for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
Rio 2016
From Siamand Rahman’s historical 310kg lift to Iraq’s first wheelchair fencing medallist, check out some of the Asian athletes who had a memorable Paralympic Games, in Rio.
Sitting Volleyball
The new women’s Paralympic champion moved into No. 1 for the first time in programme history.
Rio 2016
The IPC’s Para equestrian beat writer shares his experience covering the sport at Rio 2016.
Rio 2016
Find out what emerged from September’s Games, which saw Ukraine reclaim the Paralympic title they had won eight years ago in Beijing, China.
Cross-Country Skiing
IPC Nordic Skiing technical delegates are confident of a successful event next March following their visit to Sapporo, Japan.
Rio 2016
Kadeena Cox, Grace Norman and Jetze Plat are just some of the stars who were on double-duty at Rio 2016.
Wheelchair Basketball
The World Championships will take place 17-26 August, where 16 men and 12 women’s teams will battle for the title.
