PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Momoka Muraoka

A series of close races are expected as athletes look to overhaul slim margins in the points standings.

Female cross country skier behind a male cross country skier with orange bib on a track

Paralympic champions retain their form in the mixed and open event.

Graphic with picture of woman and text

The T42 sprinter and long jumper shares her favourite three songs.

Seven coins with some Rio 2016-related designs

Boxing, Paralympic swimming, athletics, cycling, rowing, beach volleyball and the Olympic torch are also celebrated on nine different designs, five for collectors.

Anna-Carin Ahlquist

The No. 9 Italian defeated No. 2 Nozdrunov for the men’s singles class 9 title.

Wheelchair curler on the ice with team in the background

The defending world champions had a solid start in round-robin play.

Man in green jersey in a racing wheelchair on a street

The defending men’s PT1 world champion was ahead of the field on his home course.

Netherlands ice sledge hockey

The Championships, which form part of PyeongChang 2018’s Actualising the Dream project, will be a key development opportunity for teams.

Martin Fleig of Germany competes at the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games.

Wins for Russia, Ukraine and France during the sprint races on the opening day of competition in Finsterau.

Man in canoe in triumphant pose

Australia’s para-canoeist anticipates hard-fought encounter against Austria’s Markus Swoboda at Rio 2016.