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Woman on a snowboard in action

Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon and Joany Badenhorst claimed the top prizes, while the US men swept the discipline’s titles.

Petrucio Ferreira shows what's in his kitbag

We asked the Rio 2016 gold medallist what he needs for his training

Samsung has announced it is donating USD 60,000 to help more Brazilian youngsters attend the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

The Brazilian Paralympic Committee has opened registration for schools to visit the Paralympic Centre during Sao Paulo 2017, to take place from 20-25 March.Sao Paulo 2017

Man in wheelchair throwing a boccia ball

The Youth Parapan American Games will feature around 1,000 athletes, aged 12-20 years old, from 20 countries competing across 12 sports.

Danielle Rauen

The home nation will have the largest delegation at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games, from 20-25 March.

World Anti Doping Agency's Logo.

The Agency encourages informants and whistleblowers to Speak Up!

Man in blue training suit and in wheelchair focusing on something behind the camera

Russia’s playoff victory secured them a spot in the gold medal game.

Alexander Cataldo

Popular vote chose the Chilean wheelchair tennis player as the best athlete in the Americas in February 2017.

Male alpine sit skier races down a mountain

The 17-year-old won three gold medals from the alpine skiing World Championships and is gearing up for the PyeongChang 2018 Test Event.

Anja Wicker competes at the Para Nordic skiing World Cup in PyeongChang, South Korea.

Martin Fleig, Clara Klug and Anja Wicker secure three wins on Friday (10 March) at the Para Nordic skiing World Cup in PyeongChang, South Korea.

Man in sit ski in action on the slopes

The Swiss sit-skier acquired a new mono-skis last year, which he said helped him win his first world title.

Sao Paulo - 10 days to go - graphic

With 10 days to go until the start of the fourth Youth Parapans, from 20-25 March, check out some of the biggest names that will compete in the Brazilian city.

Team El Salvador with the President

Salvador Sanchez Ceren, President of El Salvador, presented the country’s flag to the delegation that will compete at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games.

Australian Paralympic Committee and New Zealand Paralympics - collage

Nick Dean and Ashley Light will lead Australia’s and New Zealand’s delegations, respectively, at next year’s Paralympic Winter Games, from 9-18 March.

Jessica Long of the United States compete in the on day 10 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium

US teammates Jessica Long and Rebecca Myers, and Norway’s Sarah Louise Rung are the Paralympic and world champions who will line up in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Ellen Keane of Ireland competes at the 2016 IPC Swimming European Open Championships in Funchal, Portugal.

Rio 2016 Paralympic bronze medallist Ellen Keane will get her season underway in Copenhagen, Denmark from 11-12 March.

A general view of a street scene near the PyeongChang Mountain Cluster, host of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

With one year to go, IPC President Sir Philip Craven believes winter sports have more strength in depth than ever before.

Woman with rifle waves at crowd

The Slovakian shooter picked up where she left off at Rio 2016, with wins in the season opener.

Men's standing | Giant slalom 2nd run | 2017 World Para Alpine Skiing Championships, Tarvisio

The 16-year-old French skier made a huge impact at the recent World Championships, winning two world titles in the men’s standing.

Chinese wheelchair curling players watching the stones

Scotland, Russia and China all secured their spots, while Canada and Norway will play for the final spot.