PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Nils-Erik Ulset of Norway

Norway’s Paralympic and world championships medallist believes that his up-and-coming teammate Eirik Bye has the potential to make a big impact.

Rachel Choong

The British badminton player made history at the World Championships, and in front of her family.

Collage of five photos

The public has until 11 November to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Nandor Tunkel

A 10-strong group of athletes will represent Hungary in Eger from 24-28 November.

Erik Leirfallom

As the IPC Alpine Skiing Race Director for 2015-16, Leirfallom aims to focus on moving the World Cup series forward.

IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning

Tammy Delano also takes bronze for hosts USA at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning.

Group photo of four men

The agreement would set up training camps for Libyan para-athletes in Cottbus.

Carla Qualtrough was appointed Canada's Minister for Sport and Persons with Disabilities in November 2015.

IPC President Sir Philip Craven sends his congratulations on the two-time Paralympian’s new role.

Gulnaz Akbasheva and Vitalii Morozov Tokyo 2013

Defending combi standard class 2 world champions are looking forward to the Worlds in Rome, Italy, which begin Friday (6 November).

Norway Sonar Sailing Team

Numerous regional Championships get underway in the final push for Rio 2016 qualification spots, as well as the start of the snow sport season.