PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Athletics

At Doha 2015, Chentouf will be defending two world titles but what else do you know about the Moroccan?

Athletics

The Irish middle distance runner has dominated his class for a number of years now, but who inspires him to perform better?

Rio 2016

Cutting-edge complex in Sao Paulo will train top athletes, youngsters with impairments and help people in rehabilitation.

Tokyo 2020

Ticket2Tokyo inspires new wheelchair tennis players

The initiative saw 80 young wheelchair tennis players attend festivals around Great Britain and meet some of the country’s top athletes.

Athletics

Qatar Airways and Ooredoo launch IPC Athletics World Championship competitions to win international business class flights and iPads.

Athletics

Learn more about the club throw and discus F51 world record holder ahead of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Para Ice Hockey

Sixteen players – 10 existing and six new – will represent their country in 2015-16.

Swimming

As the season nears its end, here are five swimmers who broke onto the top step of the podium in 2015 and could make an impact next year.

Argentina

Five athletes take part in event during the Modern Pentathlon Youth A World Championships.

Cycling

The Haitian handcyclist returned from the World Championships and hopes to give back to the rehabilitation centre that changed his life.

Snowboard

In February 2015 the Italian snowboarder won World Championships snowboard-cross gold, and now wants to finish on top of the World Cup standings.

Athletics

The IPC Athletics World Championships will take place between 21-31 October.

USA

With under a year to go until Rio 2016, athletes will travel a lot more. Here are some common issues they may encounter.

Athletics

Diagnosed with compartment syndrome at the age of 19, US para-athlete Jarryd Wallace took the difficult decision to have his right leg amputated below the knee. (Please find Arabic text below)

Athletics

Fully accessible hotel rooms (Please find Arabic text below)

Athletics

The Anti-Doping Lab Qatar (ADLQ) and the Qatar Anti-Doping Commission (QADC) (Please find Arabic text below)

Athletics

T44 Classification (Please find Arabic text below)

Athletics

The most decorated Canadian Paralympian is carrying over her experiences into her role as Chef de Mission.

Wheelchair Fencing

Russia’s women won the epee team event whilst Ukraine topped the podium in the men’s sabre team.

Athletics

The German T42 track star will be hoping to add to her European long jump title at Doha 2015.