PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

An S2 swimmer takes a breath during competition at London 2012.

Twenty-member roster for the 2015 Parapan American Games taking place from 7-15 August includes five Paralympians.

Maskim Sedakov

Russia’s innovative singles Europeans silver medallist will use the upcoming Kazakhstan Open as a springboard to achieve his ultimate aim for 2015.

Jens Syberg of Denmark makes a break during the Wheelchair Rugby Bronze medal match against Australia during day 2 of the Invictus Games

Denmark are aiming for a top two finish at September’s IWRF European Championships in order to qualify for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Logo Comite Paralimpico de Portugal.

The Secretary General of NPC Portugal will lead the Portuguese team at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Man in the long jump right before landing in the sand

Telekom promotes more respect and recognition for athletes with an impairment

"Social Participation, Fun and Empowerment" aims to get more people with an impairment active in Iran.

"Social Participation, Fun and Empowerment" aims to get more people with an impairment active in Iran to enhance social integration.

Great Britain enters the arena lead by flag bearer Millie Knight during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

The English Federation of Disability Sport will benefit from over two million British pounds worth of funding over the next two years.

The Belgium team celebrate after their victory during the Men's Group B Goalball match between Belgium and Canada at the London 2012 Paralympic Games

With Rio 2016 fast approaching the Belgium men’s goalball team have two chances to qualify this year.

European Para Youth Games 2015 logo

The event between 16-19 July 2015 will feature competition in athletics, boccia, swimming, table tennis and sitting volleyball

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The public has until Thursday 9 April to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.