PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

The 2nd Oceania Para Taekwondo Open Championships were held in Suva, Fiji, and featured 12 athletes from six countries from four continents

Following the Oceania Open Championships, Enkhtuya Khurelbaatar and Corbin Stacey were among those to move into the top five.

No. 21 Canoe and triathlon’s successful debut

The two sports were on the Paralympic programme at Rio 2016 for the first time in history.

A Para ice hockey team celebrate their victory

World and Paralympic champions the USA claim third consecutive title against Canada.

IPC President Sir Philip Craven with Croatian Paralympic President Ratko Kovacic at the 50th anniversary of para sport in Croatia.

The event attracted over 130 Croatian business representatives and several distinguished guests who have supported the Paralympic Movement in the country.

Blindfolded men in jerseys celebrating

It will be the sport´s first event to be held in the European country.

Bibian Mentel receives her Sochi gold

From the moment snowboard was added to the Paralympic programme to the death of friends, the Dutch world and Paralympic champion has had some highs and lows.

Two Para swimmers embrace after a race

Brazil’s swimming legend is looking forward to the fourth edition of the Youth Parapan American Games, set to begin in exactly 100 days.

Sports programme confirmed for 2017 Youth Parapan American Games

The fourth Youth Parapan American Games will begin in 100 days in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo and will feature 1,000 athletes from 20 countries competing in 12 sports.

A swimmer poses with a medal

The 14-year-old swimmer showed his huge potential at the 2016 Medellin National Para Sports Open, winning seven golds, three silvers and one bronze.

Day 2: 2016 IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup Vuokatti

Dominating in the men’s and women’s visually impaired and standing classifications, the country nearly cleaned-up in Vuokatti, Finland.