PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Swimmer with yellow cap doing freestyle.

A new version of the rules and regulations are now available.

Dan Greaves of England competes in the Men's F42/44 Discus final at Hampden Park Stadium at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

After 19 years with the same coach, the British discus thrower is now hoping John Godina can lead him to win gold at October’s World Championships.

Marina Mohnen of Germany

The defending champions got a much-needed win, while the Dutch and German women continued to roll.

A swimmer launches off of the starting blocks

The 50m freestyle world champion was among the country’s athletes to receive the honour.

A group of blind football players celebrate a win

Having both secured spots for Rio 2016, it took one goal for Turkey to beat Russia at the Blind Football European Championships.

A picture of a woman in the pool with her head and hands above the surface

The app will include breaking news, livestreams and more in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Great Britain’s Paralympic star David Weir, gives an insight into his three heroes.

The British wheelchair racer won four gold medal at London 2012 and will be looking to add to his medal collection at October’s World Championships.

Canada's Chris Klebl won the men's middle distance cross-country sitting at Sochi 2014.

Canada’s Paralympic cross-country skiing gold medallist will spend more time in Asia acclimatising ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

The 2013 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships were held in Tokyo, Japan.

Organisers are also invited to come forward for the 2016 European Championships and to register their competitions for approval.

Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the closing of Toronto 2015

Athletes from different sports and backgrounds shared their thoughts on living the Paralympic values.