PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A visually impaired swimmer prepares for a race

The triple Paralympian S11 swimmer was in stunning form at the National Championships.

Screenshot of what the new Asian Paralympic Committee's website

Asian Paralympic Committee President encourages regional growth, especially with next three Paralympics to be held in the region.

Sitting volleyball match

There are two sport classes – MD and D – with teams allowed to have only one MD player on the court.

IPC President Sir Philip Craven was awarded the 10th Honorary Black Belt by the WTF President Chungwon Choue.

Sir Philip Craven was given the honour in recognition of his outstanding support for the sport of taekwondo

Man with medal around his neck standing on a podium

Sixteen swimmers will compete for honours in Funchal, Portugal, between 30 April-7 May.

Oleksii Denysiuk

The Ukrainian is preparing to make his Paralympic debut as one of the most exciting newcomers to the international shooting circuit.

Brazil's Felipe Gomes of Brazil celebrates winning the men's 200m T11 final at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

The 200m T11 world champion talks us through his dedication, sacrifices and desires that are driving him towards the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

General view on a dancefloor where couples are dancing.

Around 120 athletes from 21 countries will compete in combi, duo and singles dances across standard, Latin American and freestyle events.

Wheelchair dance sport - Osipov and Ryzhkova of Russia

The Russian world champion puts on a show in her first IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport competition of the 2016 season.

Woman in the pool swimming breaststroke

World champion Aurelie Rivard and Canadian swimming legend Benoit Huot are amongst those nominated.