Nagano 2013 - Media Centre

Athletics

One week on from the 2016 European Championships we try work out what it all means with Rio 2016 fast approaching.

Stela Eneva tested positive for a prohibited substance during an in-competition test at October’s IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Rio 2016

With less than 80 days to go until the Paralympic Games, here are 10 athletes that will spearhead Argentina’s delegation.

Rio 2016

Some of the most decorated Spanish Paralympians modelled the uniform they will wear at September’s Games during a ceremony on 21 June.

Spain

The Spanish archer is the only Paralympian to have lit the Olympic cauldron, at Barcelona 1992’s Opening Ceremony.

Wheelchair Rugby

Before they meet at Rio 2016, Canada, USA, Japan, Australia, Great Britain and Sweden will clash during a four-day tournament.

Rio 2016

Men’s recurve world champion Eric Bennett came back to win gold in the last international tournament before September’s Games.

“Moving Bonn, Moving the World” is the slogan displayed on the tram that will be part of Bonn’s public transport for the next three years.

Asia

The Nippon Foundation and the Agitos Foundation will work together ahead of Tokyo 2020, adding one more member to #TeamAgitos.

Athletics

The T44 athlete will be hoping to add to the world titles she won in long jump and 400m when she competes at Rio 2016.

Powerlifting

Lifting two large baby elephants is not something everyone could do, but the world’s strongest powerlifters certainly can.

Ecuador

Ecuador’s athletics coach Freddy Geovanni devotes his life to raising awareness of Para sports in his country.

Shooting

After not deciding to compete at Rio 2016 until the middle of 2015, the multiple Paralympic medallist will line up for his 10th Paralympics.

Rio 2016

After leaving medal-less in London, the US women’s wheelchair basketball team are motivated reach the podium, again.

The United Nations Special Adviser to the Secretary General of Sport for Development and Peace shares his insight on Para sport development around the world and thoughts on the upcoming Games in Rio.

Goalball

The goalball competition format for Rio 2016 has changed to align with the one approved by the International Paralympic Committee.

PyeongChang 2018

The Paralympic Winter Games will take place between 9-18 March 2018.

Powerlifting

There is only one sport class, but athletes compete in difference weight categories.

Athletics

The T11 runner will make his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016 after taking part in an Agitos Foundation, Rio 2016 and Brazilian Paralympic Committee project.

Wheelchair Basketball

Twelve players will try to help Great Britain reach the podium in September’s Paralympics.