PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Agitos representation during the Beijing Opening Ceremony](/sites/default/files/images/120118093737970_82689557_10.jpg)
#WePlayTogether: Changing perceptions, accessibility
As part of the celebrations for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the IPC looks back at the impact the Paralympic Games have had on communities.
![Para ice hockey players on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/170303173619750_Torino%2BInternational%2BItaly%2Bv%2BCanada.jpg)
Italy’s Para ice hockey team gets new addition
Eusebiu Antochi will join the ranks of his new country for the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships.
Paredes motivated after a satisfying season
After a top three finish in both the banked slalom and snowboard-cross World Cup, the Spanish snowboarder is ready for PyeongChang 2018.
![Kristy Pond competing at the 2011 Arafura Games](/sites/default/files/images/120202103447173_2011_05_Kristy_Pond.jpg)
APC seeks inclusion of Para sport at 2019 Arafura Games
NPC Australia is leading the call for Para sports in the multi-sporting event’s programme.
![Blind man on podium shakes his gold medal near his ear](/sites/default/files/images/170406122152401_brad%2Bsnyder.jpg)
#WePlayTogether: Snyder returns to alma mater, military roots
The six-time Paralympic champion and war veteran is using his experience with Para sport to give back.
![Woman in wheelchair carries Iranian flag during Opening Ceremony](/sites/default/files/images/170406122951553_zahra%2Bnemati.jpg)
#WePlayTogether: Iranian female Para athletes break down barriers
Paralympic champions Javanmardidodmani, Nemati pave the pathway toward equality in their country and the world.
![Sally Pilbeam - Triathlon - Australia](/sites/default/files/images/170105143231526_Sally%2BPilbeam_Triathlon_Delly%2BCarrITU.jpg)
Friendship put aside as Pilbeam, Harvey renew rivalry
The Australians will race head-to-head in the opening World Para Triathlon Series.
![Group of Asian women's wheelchair basketball players pose](/sites/default/files/images/170405120722717_asia%2Bwomen%2Bwheelchair%2Bbasketball.jpg)
Asian Paralympic Committee supports women’s camp
A development wheelchair basketball camp will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, later in April.
![A bobsleigh goes so fast down the track it's a blur.](/sites/default/files/images/140514132408378_474376391_0.jpg)
Young athletes train in Para bobsleigh
The last training session of the International Monobob, Para Bob and Skeleton School concluded in Latvia.
![A sit skier celebrates his performance](/sites/default/files/images/170405134609599_Eui%2BHyun%2BSin.jpg)
Eui Hyun Sin - My season highlights
The South Korean picks out three key moments from the 2017 season where he transformed into a medal hope for his home Paralympic Winter Games.