PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A female rider puts her finger to her lips

British and German riders lead fields at Hartpury and Uberherrn.

Jason Smyth of Ireland celebrates after winning the Men's 100m - T13 Final at the Olympic Stadium on Day 2 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Paralympic champions lead squad of ten for World Para Athletics Championships.

Petrucio Ferreira dos Santos won the gold medal in the T45/46/47 - Men's 100m - Athletics

Brazil sprint sensation on challenge of having a good friend as his main rival.

A male swimmer touches the wall and a female swimmer breathes during a stroke

Last major Para swimming competition before Mexico City 2017 World Championships.

Woman on a snowboard

Dutch snowboarder talks favourite event, toughest competitors and ambitions for PyeongChang 2018.

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Swiss International Airlines to continue transporting Para athletes to major events.

Germany's Johannes Floors celebrates winning the men's 4x100m T42-47 final during Doha 2015.

The German sprinter on his battle with compatriot David Behre.

man rides a bike

Hosts win five events and secure eight podium finishes at Para Triathlon World Cup.

The USA's silver medallist Hunter Woodhall at the medal ceremony for the men's 200m T44 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

The lowdown on USA's contender for sprint T43 gold at London 2017.

Liesette Bruinsma - Rio 2016

Dutch teenager aiming to build on successful Paralympic debut.