PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Markus Rehm of Bayer Levekusen competes in the mens long jump finale at Hauptmarkt Nuremberg during day 1 of the German Championships in Athletics on July 24, 2015 in Nuremberg, Germany.

The long jumper who holds the Paralympic, world and European titles, as well as the world record, talks about jumping off a 10m diving board for German TV show.

A sit-skier celebrates winning the overall super-G globe in Aspen, USA.

Great Britain, Germany, Russia and Japan all enjoy overall victories in men’s and women’s sitting and visually impaired classifications for the 2015-16 season.

Keith Gabel - Para Snowboard - Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games

Sochi 2014 bronze medallist explains why Theodore Roosevelt, his uncle Jim and all people with impairments inspire him.

Tahl Leibovitz

Through the ACE Programme, the class 9 player is able to work and train for the Paralympic Games.

With her victory Bochet remains unbeaten in the women’s standing, having won all seven speed races this season.

There is still everything to play for in the men’s and women’s sitting and visually impaired heading into the second super-G race on Friday (4 March).

IBSA Goalball

Both men and women’s teams face off in the finals for Paralympic qualification.

Mariska Beijer

As one of the world’s top scorers, Mariska Beijer is used to drawing defences. But that has made her even more ready for Rio 2016.

A female standing skier competes in super-G

The Frenchwoman is unbeaten in 13 races across technical and speed disciplines.

Nicole Roundy, USA hops out of the starting gates

Three women from the worlds of popular culture and sport inspire US snowboarder Nicole Roundy.

Man with medal around his neck standing on a podium

Portugal’s top para-swimmers will try for selection for the national team that will compete at their home European Championships in Funchal.