PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Dr. Laura Misener delivers her keynote address on the final day of VISTA 2017 in Toronto, Canada.

Around 300 sports scientists from 41 countries were in attendance.

Dr. Rory Cooper delivering his keynote address at VISTA 2017 in Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Rory Cooper delivers keynote address on Friday in Toronto, Canada.

World Para Powerlifting, World Para Swimming - Logos

The new date will be announced in due time

a wheelchair racer pumps his fist after crossing the line

The multi-world and Paralympic champion is taking a new challenge in the Berlin marathon

Cheri Blauwet - VISTA 2017

The seven-time Paralympic medallist and instructor at Harvard Medical School says society needs a universal vision in sports and health promotion

Brazilian Paralympic Stamp - CPB - Globo Group

It is part of the celebrations for the Paralympic Athlete Day in Brazil, on 22 September

Giusy Versace wishes good luck to Jonnie Peacock

Previous Paralympian contestants share Peacock advice as he stars in British TV dance show

Italian blind football team - Italy

Teenage talents Paul Iyobo and Francesco Cavallotto recall European Championships in Berlin

Costa Rica - Blind Football

Central American Championships to take place between 5-12 November

The IPC's founding President Dr. Bob Steadward, 2017 Scientific Award winner Victoria Goosey-Tolfrey and IPC President Andrew Parsons at the opening of VISTA 2017 in Toronto.

Scientific Award to British professor caps first day of sport science conference.