PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A Para sport pistol shooter takes aim

The Brazilian pistol shooter, who recently set a new national record, talks about moments of pure bliss but also utter disappointment at Fort Benning, USA.

Man in wheelchair raises both arms as he crosses a finishline.

After competing in cross-country sit-skiing at Sochi 2014, Fernando Aranha is transferring those skills to Para triathlon at Rio 2016.

Chilean powerlifter Juan Carlos Garrido is on the bench and raises his hands celebrating his win.

Chile’s powerlifting Parapan American champion will compete at his second Paralympic Games 16 years after making his debut at Sydney 2000.

Book cover with images of Paralympic athletes and their coaches

The handbook complements the internationally acclaimed edition 'The Paralympic Athlete.’

Three women and two men sitting on the podium during a podium discussion at Vista 2015.

VISTA is the world’s number one sport science conference for Para sport.

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Aleksei Lesnykh tested positive for two substances during an in-competition test at March’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, UAE.

A young boy throwing a javelin

#TeamAgitos coach dreams of seeing one of his pupils winning a Paralympic gold.

Woman with French flag celebrating in a stadium

After winning a hat-trick of medals at London 2012, what is in store for the T44 athlete at Rio 2016?

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Izzettin Kanat tested positive during an in-competition test at February’s 7th FAZZA IPC Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai, UAE.

Naomi Soazo

Venezuela’s 27-year-old judoka is confident she can give her country the second Paralympic gold medal in history at Rio 2016.