PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Pope Francis wishes athletes good luck for the Rio 2016 Paralympics

Four athletes on Wednesday had the opportunity to discuss with the Holy Father the impact the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will have around the world.

Terezinha Guilhermina

There has been a surge in demand for Paralympic tickets since the ending of the Olympic Games.

Rio 2016 preview: Women’s up to 61kg

Multi-medallist Yan Yang is only missing Paralympic gold, but will Rio 2016 be her golden moment?

Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long

Team USA will send its largest delegation to the Paralympics with 267 members.

Agitos

The IPC suspended the Russian Paralympic Committee on 7 August for its inability to fulfil its IPC membership responsibilities and obligations.

Canada’s Zak Madell  and Australia’s Ryley Batt

Australia’s Ryley Batt and Canada’s Zak Madell opened up on their chances of winning the coveted wheelchair rugby Paralympic gold.

Chen Fengqing competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

China’s goalball player is hoping the team can win gold in Rio after claiming silver at the last two Paralympic Games.

Rio 2016 preview: R6 (mixed 50m rifle prone SH1)

Expect a shooting showdown between Matt Skelhon and Abdulla Sultan Alaryani.

A Para sport pistol shooter takes aim

With a new Brazilian record under her belt, Paralympics newcomer Debora Campos wants to ultimately secure her place among the shooting elite

Participants after training.

Blind Sport New Zealand, in association with the International Blind Sports Federation, introduced the sport to the country through a series of events in Auckland.