PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Flag bearer Ibrahim Al Hussein of Syria leads the Independent Paralympic Athletes team entering the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Independent Para athlete wants to try another sport alongside swimming

male Para sprinter Felix Streng running in a race

Home hero headlines last day of European Championships

female Para canoeist Emma Wiggs performing a stroke

Experienced names joined by new star as Worlds draw to a close

A group of women in organge vests celebrate with a large trophy after winning the world title

Dutch stop late British comeback in women’s wheelchair basketball final

Day Seven Highlights | World Para Athletics European Championships

The French athlete caps a remarkable comeback with a stunning world record

Man plays table tennis

Paralympic champion picks informatics as university career

female Japanese sitting volleyball players play the ball

Yoko Saito hopes home fans can get excited about the sport

Day Six Highlights | World Para Athletics European Championships

German fans thrilled as local hero takes gold with new world best

Men's 200m T54 Final

Flying Finn’s quest for third gold heads penultimate day

female Para canoeist Maryna Mazhula smiles in her boat after winning the race

Another shock in women’s competition at Para canoe Worlds