PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of a woman in a wheelchair shooting between two defenders during a wheelchair basketball match.

The All-Star believes last year’s thrilling World Championship win was telling of Canada’s strength.

A picture of plenty of journalists trying to interview a 5-a-side football player.

The sport returns to Tokyo for another event following the city’s success in hosting the 2014 World Championships.

Chris Bond and Daisuke Ikezaki

Following a fourth-place finish at the wheelchair rugby World Championships, Japan eyes another shot for Rio 2016.

Portrait picture of a woman

Cooke, Donohoe look to defend their titles.

Nigel Murray

The British boccia player picks up the most votes following his showing at the European Continental Cup.

A picture of a man on a podium with a medal around his neck

Having relinquished his world record at October’s Asian Para Games, China’s Paralympic powerlifting champion Lei Liu longs to return to the top of the podium at July’s Asian Open Championships.

Goalball China X Iran - London 2012

Three men's, two women’s teams will qualify for the Paralympics following the competition.

Man on podium, speaking to an audience

More than 3 million tickets will be made available for the Games, with the Organising Committee aiming to break London 2012’s record of 2.8 million sales.

Runner and guide run in a full stadium

The US sprinter will line-up at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Mesa, USA, aiming to run even faster than ever before.

The Canadian women's sitting volleyball team.

Men, women’s teams to contend for berth to Rio 2016 Parlympics.