PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A swimmer celebrating his gold medal in the water, raising one arm.

More than 300 swimmers from 20 countries will compete in Great Britain from 27 April as the World Championships build-up continues.

male wheelchair basketballer Thomas Boehme challenging for the ball

The course will take place during the men’s European Championships, Division C.

Three male swimmers standing on a podium at Rio 2016

Ahead of his home World Series in Sheffield, the British swimmer revealed his long term aspirations.

Chris Vos of the Netherlands, Reinhold Schett of Austria and Mark Mann of the USA at the IPC Snowboard Europa Cup in Landgraaf, the Netherlands.

The undefeated world champion looks ahead to next year when he will go for Paralympic titles.

Paralympian 1 - 2017 - Cover

The IPC’s magazine received a makeover and is filled with new content, in-depth features and much more about the Paralympic Movement.

A coach kneels while women in wheelchairs gather around her

A development camp was held in Thailand.

Swimming - Sao Paulo 2017 Parapan American Youth Games

National Paralympic Committees, National Federations and International Organisations of Sports for the Disabled have until 30 April to send suggestions.

Scott Reardon and Usain Bolt

The Australian world and Paralympic champion had the opportunity to race alongside the world’s fastest man earlier this year.

Football 5 - IBSA - Central America

The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) kicked off an ambitious development plan in San Jose, Costa Rica, to boost the sport in the region.

Woman in shooting range, looking back over her shoulder, smiling

The US shooter is among those looking to build off Rio 2016 success at the second shooting Para sport event of 2017.