PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Petrucio Ferreira on his way to breaking the 200m T47 world record at the 2015 IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The teenage sprint sensation and 200m T47 world record holders talks us through his training regime.

Gunilla Wallengren of Sweden

A total of 13 athletes from six sports have joined Sweden’s team at September’s Paralympic Games, following the fourth national selection process.

Group picture of people standing and in wheelchairs, showing medals

Couples and singles dancers leave Frankfurt, Germany, with seven golds, two silvers and one bronze medal.

Two female judoka fighting

Athletes with visual impairment are eligible to compete in judo.

Four people pose with a poster

National Paralympic Committees found different ways to countdown to Rio 2016.

Sir Philip Craven

Sir Philip reflects on his role as IPC President, expectations for the last Paralympics of his term, and more.

A picture of a woman skiing on a hedge.

The equipment manufacturer has been a loyal partner to IPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon and IPC Alpine Skiing and Snowboard.

Bordin Sornsriwichai

Thailand’s Asian champion shooter is confident he can outdo his fourth place from London 2012, at September’s Paralympic Games.

Geraldo Rosenthal

Brazil’s shooter expects September’s Paralympic Games can act as catalyst to social change in the region.

Jose Castillo Castillo gives a thumbs up to the audience after a competition

With 100 days to go until the Paralympic Games, Mexico’s three-time Parapan American champion seeks to climb onto his first Paralympic podium.