Yu Chui Yee

IPC announces the names of eight boccia athletes and six wheelchair fencers who are stars to look out for ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Two young women running on a track, head to head

With September’s Paralympic Games fast approaching, here are 10 young athletes who could make a big name for themselves on the world’s biggest stage.

British swimmer Stephanie Slater comes up for a breath of air.

The event will be held in Funchal, Madeira, between 30 April – 7 May.

Dylan Alcott celebrates winning his quad wheelchair tennis singles match against Great Britain's Andy Lapthorne at the 2014 Australian Open.

Former Paralympic wheelchair basketball player Alcott succeeds the USA’s David Wagner.

Opened in January 2016, PyeongChang 2018 house is designed to promote the Games and highlight the environmentally friendly theme of PyeongChang 2018.

The hospitality venue in Gangneung aims to promote the Games and highlight the environmentally friendly theme of PyeongChang 2018.

Zak Madell

Find out which athletes are tipped to make a big impact in cycling and wheelchair rugby at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Zahra Nemati

The IPC names six archers and eight wheelchair tennis players who it believes could make a huge impact on Paralympic sport in 2016.

Pepo Puch

Walter Pfaller will head the Austrian delegation as his country look to build on the 13 medals they won at London 2012.

Grigoris Polychronidis

Stefanoudakis, Korokida and boccia pairs team recognised by the Panhellenic Association of Sports Press

Female wheelchair tennis player in action on a blue court

For Japanese star Kunieda, a seventh world title makes him the most decorated player in men’s wheelchair tennis.

Woman crossing a finish line, celebrating

Fifteen athletes make up the squad ahead of the sport’s debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Joany Badenhorst on a snowboard at a snowboard-cross event.

Australian boarders are targeting podium finishes at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

A picture of a man with one arm cycling during pursuit race.

The 2016 team features 27 athletes including one tandem pilot as Rio 2016 edges closer.

Logo of International Golf Federation

The International Golf Federation have been recognised by the International Paralympic Committee and supported by the Paralympic Family.

Vinicius and Tom, mascots for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

With 25 more test events, two torch relays and the Olympic and Paralympic Games to deliver, 2016 will be a year to savour for Brazil.

A picture of an athlete sit down throwing an object

Stephen Miller, Ian Mirfin and Janice Eaglesham all awarded MBEs by Queen Elizabeth II.

Claudia Loesch competing in Vancouver

A brief update on the status of a number of IPC Alpine Skiing races scheduled for January.

A man seated holding papers in one hand and using his other hand to express his feelings whilst giving a talk.

Sir Philip Craven looks ahead to 2016 and gives an insight into his expectations for the Rio 2016.

The Olympic Tennis Centre hosted the first competition in Barra Olympic Park.

New images of two main venue clusters illustrate strong construction progress after year in which test events began.

Happy Holidays 2014