PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of a man without his right leg preparing himself to a swimming race

Many of the world’s best para-triathletes will be Brazil for the test event ahead of next year’s Paralympic Games.

Two men cycling on a tandem in a race jersey

The second day of competition in Nottwil, Switzerland, also saw medal success for cyclists from Great Britain, China and Canada.

Man in wheelchair doing a dancing pose

The European singles champion explains how and why wheelchair dancesport became the focus of his life.

Two smiling women hugging

Following the first IPC Shooting World Cup Paralympic qualifier of the season, 34 National Paralympic Committees have quota places for the next Paralympic Games.

Group picture of around 10 people on a stage

Ambassadors include two legendary Brazilian footballers Romario and Ronaldinho.

Group of people celebrating

The decision was taken at the 128th IOC Session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Several hand cyclists at the start of a race

The team of Vittorio Podesta, Luca Mazzone, and Alessandro Zanardi were victorious in Nottwil, Switzerland.

Siamand Rahman Dubai 2014

Iranian world and Paralympic champion breaks his own world record twice to lift 295kg.

Man in wheelchair on the podium receiving a medal from a woman

Paralympic champion Juan Reyes is relishing the chance to swim at his fourth Para Pan American Games in Canada.

Three men in white training suits stand on a podium with medals

Less than a year into the sport, the South Korean judoka has already captured two key titles in the men’s under-81kg.