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How to follow opening World Para Swimming World Series
For the first time the World Series will take place in five countries across Europe and the Americas – starting in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.
Monthly preview: March 2017
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.
Swimming Classification Advisory Group meets
The group’s main focus was the technical and administrative components of classification as well as recertification for classifiers.
Swimmers to represent Portugal at opening World Series
A trio of athletes, including triple Paralympian David Grachat, will compete in Copenhagen, Denmark from 11-12 March.
Croatia, New Zealand Para athletes collect awards
Mikela Risto, Zoran Talic, Liam Malone and Sophie Pascoe all received prestigious national honours.
British swimming great Sascha Kindred retires
The six-time Paralympian and seven time Paralympic champion has decided to bow out after more than two decades.
Norway’s Rung to swim at opening World Series event
The multiple Paralympic and world champion will get her 2017 season underway in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.
Moises Fuentes talks importance of Para sports
Colombia’s Paralympic medallist explains how swimming helped him move forward after becoming paraplegic at 18 as a result of a spinal cord injury caused by a gunshot.
Facundo Arregui looks back on his short career so far
Argentina’s swimmer explains how important the 2013 Youth Parapans were for him to later qualify for Rio 2016, with 50 days to go until Sao Paulo 2017.
Thiago Pereira talks Para sports and Sao Paulo 2017
The Brazilian Olympic swimming silver medallist took part in a training camp with Para swimmers and gave his opinion about the importance of the Youth Parapans.
Grachat targets 2017 Worlds, undecided on Tokyo 2020
The Portuguese swimmer reflects on his Rio 2016 disappointment and how he’s moving forward.
Austria’s Onea on agonising four-year medal wait
The swimmer sealed his first Paralympic medal at Rio 2016, ending a run of fourth place finishes.
Ones to watch for 2017 for swimming and wheelchair fencing announced
Ten wheelchair fencers and 32 swimmers have been named as athletes to look out for in 2017.
New swimming classification course launched
World Para Swimming is inviting potential classifiers to receive hands-on training in Copenhagen, Denmark, in March.
Paralympians shortlisted for 2017 Laureus Award
The winner will be announced on 14 February at a glittering awards ceremony in Monaco.
Zheng vows to only swim for pleasure in 2017
China’s most popular swimmer speaks on successfully defending his signature title, training schedule and his rivalry with teammate Qing Xu.
No. 7 More bling for Boki
Ihar Boki left Rio as the most decorated Paralympian, while China once again dominated the medals table.
Italy’s Morlacchi looks back on time of his life
After leaving Rio 2016 with his first Paralympic title, the Italian swimmer is hungry for more success in 2017.
No. 9 Dias is fan favourite at Rio 2016
The Brazilian swimmer was the face of September’s Paralympic Games, winning four gold medals in front of joyous home crowds.
Hynd ’85 per cent happy’ with Rio swimming performance
The British swimmer broke two world records at September’s Paralympic Games but missed his own personal target of three golds and five medals in total.