PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Sitting volleyball: Slovenia and Ukraine qualify for Paris 2024
All 16 teams have been decided for the men’s and women’s sitting volleyball tournaments at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
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Sarah Storey wants to create more history at her ninth Paralympics
From preparation for Paris 2024, motherhood and winning 17 Paralympic gold medals, Britain’s greatest Paralympian shares how she does it all
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Skien 2024: Get to Know Kazakhstan
The Toktarbayev-led Asian side aim for a podium finish at the 10th edition of World Championships B-Pool that will be competed by six team from 15-20 April
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Skien 2024: Get to Know France
The bronze medallist at 2022 World Championships C-Pool will be hoping to leave an impact in its debut at the 10th edition of B-Pool Worlds, which is competed by six teams in Norway
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Grand Prix 2024: Host success and record moments in Xalapa
The latest Grand Prix saw a strong central and south American contingent's contest with Tokyo 2020 champions including Cuba’s Sol Cervantes smashing the world record in T47 long jump while Rosolfo Chessani impresses at home
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Leaute trains for glory on home soil
Reigning Paralympic cycling champion focusing on mentality and meals to secure success in France
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Introduction to Para cycling
Paris 2024 Paralympics will feature up to 220 athletes competing in 51 medal events
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Skien 2024: Get to Know Germany
The 2013 B-Pool champions will be aiming to return to A-Pool with a top-two finish at the 10th edition of World Championships B-Pool in Skien
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Skien 2024: Get to Know Sweden
Aiming for its first B-Pool title win, Sweden will one of the top medal contenders at this year's World Para Ice Championships B-Pool from 15-20 April. Top two finishers will advance to the A-Pool for next season.
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Para taekwondo athlete Idrissa Keita targets Senegal’s first Paralympic medal
Idrissa Keita shares his passion for Para taekwondo as he prepares for the Paris 2024 Paralympics