Andre Brasil - 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships Glasgow

National team coach Leonardo Tomasello gives an insight into what it takes to train the best swimmers in the world.

The 2015 World Rowing Championships is held in Aiguebelette, France.

Those who missed out on opportunities in the 2015 World Championships have one last chance this week.

Blindefolded woman runs with guide

The Chinese T11 sprinter opens her account for the season this weekend at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Beijing, China.

A US para-athlete celebrates winning a medal at the Paralympic Games.

From a fun trip out, to the slopes of Sochi, Russia, snowboard has had a huge impact on the US Paralympian’s life.

A swimmer stays in the water after finishing a race.

The current triple-world champion will compete at Funchal 2016 as part of his preparations for this September’s Paralympic Games.

Logo_International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability (INAS-FID)

Applications to the international federation for athletes with an intellectual disability are being accepted until 27 May.

PyeongChang 2018 launches “Accessibility Recognition Programme” in host cities

The programme aim to enhance accessibility in restaurants and accommodations ahead of the next Paralympic Winter Games.

Swimming

Swimmers compete in three impairment groups: physical, visual and intellectual.

Tatyana McFadden of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women's push rim wheelchair race during the 120th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts.

The USA’s multiple Paralympic champion Tatyana McFadden wins her 15th Abbott World Marathon Majors event in four years.

Laureus 2016

The Brazilian swimmer was honoured for his 2015 achievements, notably from the World Championships.

A general view of the Olympic Stadium at the London 2012 Olympic Park.

Around 800,000 tickets will go on sale for the World ParaAthletics Championships during the Summer of World Athletics with prices starting from GBP 5.

photo with the German and Finnish player

The battle for the remaining Rio 2016 qualification spots began, with the USA and France starting strong.

Ali Jawad

Ali Jawad, Zoe Newson, Micky Yule and Natalie Blake have all made the cut for the upcoming Paralympic Games.

A para-swimmer celebrates winning a medal

A mix of youth and experience highlights the team for the competition which gets underway on 30 April.

Dartanyon Crockett

London 2012 medallists Dartanyon Crockett, Myles Porter lead Team USA into Rio.

IPC Athletes' Council

Nominations must be made by National Paralympic Committees by 16 May 2016.

Mohamed Lahna

Mohamed Lahna is aiming high in the PT2 class, as para-triathlon debuts in Rio.

Jarryd Wallace

The former 100m T44 world record holder shares his favourite songs, most of which he likes to play on his guitar.

Paralympic Sport A-Z: Swimming

The basics of one of the most popular sports on the Paralympic programme.

Swedish ice sledge hockey team at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool 2015 in Ostersund.

The Swedish region is holding a conference to celebrate 40 years since hosting the first Paralympic Winter Games.