PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A young boy throwing a javelin

The IDB will help development and awareness raising activities in Latin America.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 08: Samwel Mushai Kimani of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the men's 5,000 meter T11 on day 1 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on September 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The Kenyan overtook Brazil’s Odair Santos in a thrilling last lap of the men’s 5,000m T11.

Woman in roing boat celebrates

Rio 2016 will feature four rowing medal events, which will be held in the Lagoa Stadium from 9-11 September.

FC Barcelona stars and Spain’s 5-a-side blind team

Ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the Spanish Paralympic team tested their skills against the likes of Lionel Messi.

Veronika Vodovicova on the podium at the medal ceremony for the Shooting R2 Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1

Change of coach helps Slovakian make huge progress since London 2012 to claim top honour on opening day of Paralympics.

Shingo Kunieda of Japan

Wheelchair tennis rolls into action on 9 September at the Olympic Tennis Centre in the Barra Olympic Park.

Daniel Dias

Home favourite Daniel Dias gets his campaign underway as he aims for an incredible nine titles.

Veronika Vadovicova gold medalist at Shooting R2 Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Final

Slovakian recovers from a slow start to secure first place on dramatic first day of Paralympic shooting action at Rio Games.

A picture of a powerlifter on a bench competing

Medals up for grabs from the off in what is forecast to be the most competitive Paralympic Games in the history of the sport.

Veronika Vadovicova concentrates on her next shot.

The first day of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games is packed with sporting action and includes the Games’ first medals.