PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.