PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

GBR's rowing gold medallists at Lagoa

The reigning world champions will try to retain their title over the new, longer distance

a man stands on a podium

The 2017 ITU World Para Triathlon Championships saw epic performances in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Female archer poses in front of a target

Archery world champions were crowned in Beijing, China

The official logo for World Para Swimming

Swimmers are allowed to vote for five of the 11 nominees at Mexico City 2017

A flyer with a British swimmer promoting an event

Money raised will go toward supporting the best athletes with an intellectual impairment

Male powerlifter lifts a bar

The sport will now be under the National Federation, giving it more focus and sustainability

Man lays on bench preparing to bench press.

Japanese powerlifter expects World Championships to grow the sport

Swimmer pushing herself off the wall in the pool.

Norwegian swimmer will be one to look out for at World Championships

IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Rome sports pic

The competition in Hong Kong will be the final test for many before the 2017 World Championships.

Group of people from a judo event pose for a photo

Athletes from six countries take part in the event, from 6-10 September.