PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Eleanor Simmonds performing

Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds selected for ParalympicsGB

Thierry Schmitter, the Netherlands' sailor, sailing during the ISAF Sailing World Cup series

The Trofeo S.A.R. Princess Sofia MAPFRE winner goes to 2.4mR sailor Thierry Schmitter (NED)

Ashley Adams Cattle Farmer

Ashley Adams is balancing both the life of a Queensland countryman and a Paralympic shooter heading into London 2012.

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Man handing a Boccia player some flowers

The match started in Greg Polychronidis’ favour, but with some outstanding shots British champion Jacob Thomas levelled off the score until he fell in a tiebreaker.

A group picture of World Academy of Sport's member in Rio

The IPC Academy ran the first two of many workshops to come in Brazil to ensure a successful Paralympic Games are delivered in Rio.

Kurt Fearnley

The second instalment of the APC's new video series is entitled ‘Understanding Paralympic Sport’.

Korea Ice Sledge Hockey

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Australia’s champion sprinter shares how athletes can help out national governing bodies in increasing their professional image.