PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Glasgow 2015 unveiled the medals design for the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.

In 50 days’ time, the world’s best swimmers will line-up for the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain, which start on 13 July.

Canadian men's national wheelchair basketball head coach Jerry Tonello.

Tonello to undergo brain tumor treatment, Bialowas to serve as interim of men’s team

group of men in racing wheelchairs pass spectators

Marathon racers Soejima, Tsuchida are keeping their competitors on the edge.

Women on a bike, cycling on a road outside

World road champions Turnham, Hall will mix with new faces ahead of July’s World Champs.

Athlete practicing wheelchair basketball.

Japan, Algeria to host respective zonal championships; U25 World Championships also revealed

New Zealand sit-skier Corey Peters competes at the 2015 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships, Panorama, Canada.

New Zealand’s new downhill and super-G world champion aims to become competitive in all disciplines after proving he is “not afraid of speed.”

Darlene HUNTER, USA takes a shot with an attempted block by Marina MOHNEN, GER

Twelve will travel to August’s Parapan Am Games, where they hope to qualify for Rio 2016.

The traditional festival of Paralympic sport 'Para-fest' took place in Moscow from 15-17 May

The 2015 edition of an annual para-sport festival was attended by people from the 17 regions of the Russia Federation.

Aniek van Koot

The Netherlands women’s team seek their 28th title in the prestigious event’s 30th anniversary.

Swedish Wheelchair Tennis Player Stefan Olsson

The award will help Swedish athletes invest toward development in their respective sports.