PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Two wheelchair rugby players fight for the ball on the field of play

Despite not qualifying for Rio 2016, the Danish wheelchair rugby team has renewed hope ahead of the European Championships.

Maria Paula Barrera

Popular vote chose the Colombian swimmer as the best athlete in the Americas in March 2017.

Hani Alnakhli of Saudi Arabia competes in discus during the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in March 2017 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Arabia’s Hani Alnakhli added 59cm to his own two-year-old world record on the first day of action.

Para ice hockey players celebrate victory

Dong-Shin Jang scores the winning goal as the host nation’s fans erupt at Gangneung Hockey Centre.

Yehor Dementyev - Rio 2016

Ukraine’s four-time cycling Paralympic champion shares his goals ahead of the UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships.

Michael Frenzke of Germany competes in the Sitting Volleyball 5th/6th Place Playoff between Denmark and Germany at the Copper Box Arena on day four of the Invictus Games.

The Croatian city of Porec will stage this year’s edition of the ParaVolley European Championships from 4-12 November.

Logo Comitè Paralìmpico Colombiano

Humanitarian aid for those affected by the floods in the Colombian city of Mocoa will be received at the Para athletics National Open in Cali.

Photography Tom Aggar

Tom Aggar is one of six rowers to be shortlisted for the Thomas Keller Medal.

What's In My Kitbag: Martina Caironi

The 100m T42 Paralympic and world champion reveals the contents of her kitbag.

Two dancers in wheelchairs posing during a performance

The first competition of the World Championships season will take place in the Netherlands between 15-16 April.