PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

 Tzu-Hui Lin wins gold at London 2012

The author of ‘Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes’ explains how para-powerlifters can get the most out of their nutrition.

Aquatics Centre

Potential organisers have until 31 August to bid to host two of the biggest competitions in the para-sport calendar which will take place in the two years after Rio 2016.

Tracey Ferguson

Twelve teams will compete in the World Championships in Toronto, as host nation Canada look to make the podium for the seventh time.

Anna Milenina

Here’s a compilation of some of the most inspirational or comical quotes from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Ottobock's Sochi 2014 workshop

Ottobock carried out 260 repairs for 138 athletes and 41 officials during the Sochi 2014 Games.

2014 Paralympic Order recipients

All seven individuals played vital roles in delivering the greatest Paralympic Winter Games ever in Sochi.

Jade Etherington and Kelly Gallagher

Jade Etherington and Kelly Gallagher made history for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics, but they never expected to get as much attention as they have.

Dennis Thiessen and Jim Armstrong

After winning their third straight Paralympic gold, the Canadians talked about how supportive the host nation’s fans were.

Cecile Hernandez Ep Cervellon

Look back at some of the biggest upsets and shocking results from the Paralympic Winter Games.

Amy Purdy

Within the span of four days, the American went from winning snowboard bronze to being on reality TV.