Shingo Kunieda of Japan plays a forehand during the Men's Wheelchair Doubles Final at the Australian Open 2016 Wheelchair Championships.

The Australian Open Grand Slam will be the highlight of the first four months of 2017

Two blind footballers fighting for the ball

Top eight teams from 2015 European Championships automatically qualify for 2017 event.

Benjamin Daviet

The Frenchman wants to retain his team’s relay crown as well as claim more medals in Finsterau, Germany.

Canada’s Zak Madell  and Australia’s Ryley Batt

The best reactions from competition at the Paralympics.

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

Following their back-to-back Paralympic titles the Steelers sit proudly atop the rankings.

Day 6 evening | Shooting highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Some epic reactions were recorded from athletes as they stepped off their firing points at the Paralympic Games.

Women in a wheelchair doing para sport shooting

From retiring athletes to the dominance of women on the world stage, many lessons emerged from the Paralympic Games.

Ihar Boki of Belarus competing at Rio 2016

A selection of the best performances and athletes from the Paralympic Games.

A general view during a Boccia training session at the Olympic Carioca Arena 2 ahead of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images)

The boccia community is being invited to feedback on several proposed changes to the rules of the game.

World Anti Doping Agency's Logo.

The World Anti-Doping Agency Executive Committee discussed the 2017 Prohibited List and research projects.

Powerlifting | Siamand RAHMAN wins Gold and WR | Men's +107kg | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games HD

More than 200 world records were set at the Paralympic Games, and athletes claimed several most decorated crowns.

Team New Zealand - Rio 2016

Paralympics New Zealand Chief Executive Fiona Allan on how the country managed to maintain its place as the world No.1 for medals per capita.

Powerlifting | ORJI Josephine breaks the world record | Women’s +86kg | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

World records were broken in 12 of the 20 weight categories, but which were the most impressive of the bunch?

A sit skier rounds a bend in the course in the stadium in Sochi, pushing forward at speed.

The German biathlete and cross-country skier is gearing up to create more moments at his home World Championships this February.

Team Netherlands - Rio 2016

The flight carrying the team was accompanied by two F16 fighter planes from the Dutch air force - Koninklijke Luchtmacht.

Aurelie Rivard - Rio 2016

From what it means to win gold to the people they dedicate their medals, athletes had some great responses to their performances in the pool.

Day 10 evening | Wheelchair Rugby highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

From Japan’s surprise medal to possibly the greatest game of all time, Rio 2016 took the sport to new heights.

World Anti Doping Agency's Logo.

Consensus was reached on a number of points and more Think Tanks will be held in 2017.

A collage of pictures of the 10 personalities who left a mark on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

From the ‘Backfavela Boys’ to the shark attack victim who now protects the giant predators, Rio 2016 was packed with great characters

A swimmer is delighted with his victory.

Starting Thursday (22 September), fans can congratulate their favourite athletes at various locations around the country.