PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.

A sit skier celebrates his performance

The South Korean reveals his heroes, goals and plans ahead of a crucial season.

Woman in wheelchair goes for loose basketball while oppents guard her

Laura Furst's experience will be integral in building up the national team.

Para swimmers celebrate their podiums

Another strong performance from hosts Brazil closed the second World Series of 2017.

IWAS logo

Athletes Matjaz Fleischmann and Peter Brigola helped put together a seminar and workshop.

Two men, one blindfolded, laughing

The 100m T11 world and Paralympic champion talks about how London 2012 acted as motivation for him to become a better athlete.