Lima 2019 President Carlos Neuhaus gives a press conference.

The newly elected President of Lima 2019 Organising Committee stated that he is sure this Games will have “a positive impact on the national economy.”

Felipe Gomes

The host country’s gold medallists at Rio 2016 were honoured by the Rio City Hall in recognition of their performances.

Colin Lynch

The Irishman managed a distance of 43.133km to beat the previous best by more than 2km.

Gizem Girismen loioks to one side during a meeting

Gizem Girismen wants to reinforce a system that values athlete ideas so that the IPC can remain athlete-focused.

Three men stand in a group

The Local Organising Committee are planning an exciting programme of events as well as looking to host a great competition in Tarvisio, Italy.

Clara Klug - Cable 2015

The German Nordic skier is preparing for her home World Championships in Finsterau from 10-19 February.

Ricardinho of Brazil and his team mates celebrate after scoring a goal in the men's football 5-a-side

Brazil might have extended their winning streak, but September´s Paralympic Games proved that the gap is closing in blind football.

Shaun Anderson - Rio 2016

South Africa’s lone archer talks about his amazing Paralympic debut experience that has him aiming for Tokyo 2020.

Diede De Groot of the Netherlands playing against Yui Kamiji JPN in the Women's Singles Bronze Medal Match. Wheelchair Tennis at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games might be over, but Para sport continues – check out which events will headline this month.

Gold medalist Zeljko Dimitrijevic of Serbia  poses on the podium at the medal ceremony for Men's Club Throw - F51

Citizens in Belgrade warmly greeted their Paralympians, who brought home nine medals from Rio.

Mohamed Lahna MAR (left) and Stephane Bahier FRA are aided out of the water during the Men's PT2 Triathlon competition at Fort Copacabana.

The ITU is opening the process for hosts following the sport’s successful Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.

Pedro Rangel - Rio 2016

Whilst he prepares to cross the English Channel swimming, Mexico's Rio 2016 bronze medallist targets further success.

Close up of a wheelchair racer with a red racing suit and a silver helmet.

The Games may be over but here are five thoughts from the Olympic Stadium to keep us entertained during the off-season.

World Anti Doping Agency's Logo.

The List names which substances are banned both in-and-out-of-competition

George Kingston

The world renowned former Canadian national coach joins the Sport Technical Committee as Head of Development.

Two dancers in wheelchairs posing during a performance

Ahead of two major Championships in Europe and Asia, some of the world’s best dancers are in Hasselt, Belgium, for their last chance to compete.

Slovakia Curling Team

Competition will begin on 4 November in Lohja, Finland.

The 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool will be held at the Hakucho Oji Ice Arena in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan from 28 November-3 December.

Teams from Czech Republic, Japan, Slovakia and Great Britain will play between 28 November – 3 December 2016.

Maracana stadium packed with people for the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games was the highlight of the month.

The blind photographer who covered the Paralympics

“I can see the world through the camera lenses,” says 41-year-old Joao Maia da Silva.