PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Iran's Hamed Amiri shows the "V" for victory sign with his fingers

Day five at the 2016 IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships saw Iran solidify their lead in the medals table with an additional five golds.

A visually impaired runner runs with her guide

China's track and field team climb up the medals table with a further six golds in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

A woman with brown hair and glasses speaks to an audience and holds a piece of paper featuring a graphic to illustrate a point.

Several of the US’s leading disability advocates attended the meeting which was hosted by the IPC and US Paralympics.

canoeist on water

Though a relatively new sport, para-canoe has grown rapidly over the last decade.

two men running, one with red clothes, one with a yellow t shirt saying guide

In the second edition of ‘Para-Athletics Explained’ we discover what it takes to be a para-athletics guide.

Chinese sportswear company 361° will supply uniforms and products to the IPC ahead of September’s Games.

Chinese company, who is also an official Rio 2016 Games supplier, will supply uniforms and products to the IPC ahead of September’s Games.

Around 300 athletes from almost 30 countries compete at the 2016 IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships in Dubai, UAE.

China’s Paralympic stars go for gold on day four of the IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championships in Dubai, UAE.

IPC Athletes' Council

Elections to the IPC Athletes’ Council will take place at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Aerial view of the Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo 2020 now boasts 31 Paralympic Partners as Bridgestone commits it support to the Games.

Two snowboarders jumping during a run

The USA’s Michael Minor takes his first snowboard-cross World Cup win in Les Angles, France.