PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

(L-R) Lenka Zahradnikova of Czech Republic, Maryna Shtal of Ukraine, Deborah Font of Spain, Darya Stukalova of Russia, Yaryna Matlo of Ukraine, Raquel Viel of Brazil and Nicole Frycova of Czech Republic compete in the Women's 200m Individual Medley - SM12 heat at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

With just 50 days to go until the swimming Worlds get underway on 13 July, a number of multiple medallists are preparing themselves to hit their peak once again.

Great Britain’s Paralympic, world, European and Commonwealth champion Ollie Hynd gives an insight into his three heroes.

Only 50 days to go until Glasgow 2015 and Great Britain’s Paralympic and World champion Ollie Hynd tells us who he looks up to.

Brazil’s world 200m T38 champion Veronica Hipolito gives an insight into her three heroes.

Brazilian teenager Hipolito is aiming to retain her 200m T38 world title in Doha, Qatar, in October.

Finland have been drawn in a favourable group at the 2015 Euros.

The No. 10-ranked team were placed in a favourable group for the European Championships.

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.”