At the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games, Canada secured a record 168 medals, helped by the performances of swimmers on “Super Sunday."
Rio 2016
With the four Paralympic values inscribed on its side in Braille, the torch will spread the spirit of the Games across Brazil.
Sitting Volleyball
The Dutch coach has revolutionised the sport in Rwanda, helping both the men’s and the women’s teams qualify for their first Paralympic Games in history.
Para Ice Hockey
The Paralympic medallists secured a 7-1 victory over hosts Italy whilst South Korea take third place in Torino.
Cycling
The Dutch cyclist won all three of her events at the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.
Table Tennis
The 15-year-old won double gold at October’s ITTF Para-Table Tennis European Championships and qualified for Rio 2016.
Asia
The Asian Paralympic Committee intends to become one of the leading regions within the Paralympic Movement.
Para Ice Hockey
The last games of the international tournament in Torino, Italy, will see the hosts try to upset Canada’s unbeaten run.
Alpine Skiing
Paralympic and world champions Marie Bochet, Anna Schaffelhuber and Alexey Bugaev amongst those who will make their season debut in Kuhtai and Pitztal from Monday (14 December).
Table Tennis
David Jacobs took home the male para-table tennis prize, and Borislava Peric-Rankovic earned the female honour.