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a group of Para sprinters spring from the blocks

America

Agitos Foundation has vital impact on growth of Para sport in the continent.

three men stand on a podium with their medals

Athletics

Paralympic silver medallist aims to become his country’s first junior world champion.

a para badminton player in a wheelchair goes for a shot

Badminton

South Korean badminton player targets double gold at home World Championships.

Shingo Kunieda of Japan

Wheelchair Tennis

Field of 20 for final Grand Slam of the year in New York.

Patrick Mayrhofer of Austria

PyeongChang 2018

Austrian snowboarder battling to return from injury for PyeongChang 2018.

a furry mascot poses for the camera

America

Record numbers vote for symbol of Peru's Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.

Para athletes celebrate winning their events

Athletics

Which stars shone brightest at World Para Athletics Championships?

a para swimmer moves through the water

Swimming

Brazilian swimmer performs a clean sweep at 2011 Parapans.

female wheelchair racer on track with head down

Athletics

Argentinian teenager dreams of emulating USA’s Paralympic legend.

a Para swimmer celebrates with her medal

Swimming

Multiple Paralympic champion Teresa Perales to lead team at World Championships.

para athletes compete in their sport

Barcelona 1992

Sir Philip Craven joins celebrations marking anniversary of iconic Paralympics.

a woman in a wheelchair speaks to a crowd of people

Wheelchair Tennis

Dutch Paralympic champion is fifth wheelchair tennis player to be recognised.

a Para sprinter runs towards the finish line

Athletics

Chile, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico and Venezuela to compete at Junior Para Athletics Worlds.

a group of powerlifters pose for a photo

Powerlifting

Australian interest in the sport is growing.

Wide shot of two Nordic skiers skating close together on the crest of the hill, with one skier a short distance behind. Big mountain in background

PyeongChang 2018

Norwegian Nordic skier wants to train like a champion ahead of Paralympic Winter Games.

a group of para swimmers and officials smile for the camera

Swimming

Project aims to revise existing Para swimming system.

a man and a woman sign documents on a table

America

Historic agreement secures one host city for both Games.

a group of schoolchildren pose for a photo

Armenia

Knowledge of Para sport growing thanks to Agitos Foundation project.

a blindfolded runner and his guide celebrate after crossing the finish line

Athletics

Londoner Sarah Linney shares her life-changing experience of the World Para Athletics Championships.

Sherif Osman powerlifting in action

Powerlifting

Egyptian powerlifter wants to reach new heights at World Championships.