PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Benjamin Daviet

The most decorated athlete from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, Russia’s Roman Petushkov, also takes his first win of the season in Tyumen, Russia.

Massimo da Rin

Coach Massimo Da Rin reflects on the team’s chance of impressing their home crowds from 7-12 December.

Two men on a stage, on speaking into a microphone

The IPC caught up with former tennis star Gustavo ‘Guga’ Kuerten, an ambassador for the Brazilian Paralympic Committee.

Auditions for Rio 2016 ceremonies

Skateboarders, roller skaters and hip-hop dancers strut their stuff as the battle for places intensifies.

Damien Seguin of France secured the victory in the final 2.4mR race of the week

NPCs have until 1 March 2016 to confirm the qualification slots they will use.

Woman in wheelchair celebrates after wheelchair tennis point

The semifinals and finals will be shown live on BBC Red Button and the BBC Sport website.

two players in sledges fight for the puck

The US forward answer three pertinent questions about ice sledge hockey and his own game.

Anna Schaffelhuber with her awards trophy, smiling

Johannes Floors wins best young athlete award

Top 50 moments 2015 - No. 27 Badminton joins Paralympic programme

Badminton, the latest sport to join the Paralympic programme, held its World Championships at the birthplace of the Movement.

Top 50 moments 2015 - No. 26 IPC releases new four year Strategic Plan

The new plan from the Paralympic Movement’s global governing body aims to grow in six strategic areas over 2015-2018.