PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Around 120 athletes from 25 countries will compete at the 2015 IPC Powerlifting Americas Open Championships from 26-29 April.

Women with short black hair poses with a medal

The double London 2012 Paralympic champion gives an insight into her three heroes

At the London 2012 Paralympic Games Deborah Font won seven Paralympic medals – one gold, two silvers and four bronze

The 29-year-old will now focus on her studies after a glittering career spanning four Paralympic Games.

Evan O'Hanlon and Scott Reardon

The two Australian world champions have been automatically selected to compete at October’s IPC Athletics World Championships.

Konstantin Shikhov of Russia (L) is pressured by Gianluigi Rosa of Italy

Coach Massimo Da Rin has confidence in his team’s ability to impress at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool from 26 April.

Maskim Sedakov

From Paso Doble to breakdancing, Russia’s Europeans silver medallist is passionate about wheelchair dancing.

Panorama shot of the stadium during the Sochi Closing Ceremony

Experts have a vast experience of Ceremonies from a number of spectacular sporting events.

Anna Schaffelhuber, Germany celebrates her gold medal in the women's super-G

The five-time Paralympic champion sets her sight on the next Paralympic Winter Games.

Maksym Nikolenko

The Ukrainian para-table tennis star was in great form at the first major tournament of the year winning two gold medals.

Lucas Sithole

After losing in the semi-finals in both the singles and doubles in 2014, the South African wheelchair tennis ace is hoping for better this time round.