The United Nations Special Adviser to the Secretary General of Sport for Development and Peace shares his insight on Para sport development around the world and thoughts on the upcoming Games in Rio.

Goalball

The goalball competition format for Rio 2016 has changed to align with the one approved by the International Paralympic Committee.

PyeongChang 2018

The Paralympic Winter Games will take place between 9-18 March 2018.

Powerlifting

There is only one sport class, but athletes compete in difference weight categories.

Athletics

The T11 runner will make his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016 after taking part in an Agitos Foundation, Rio 2016 and Brazilian Paralympic Committee project.

Wheelchair Basketball

Twelve players will try to help Great Britain reach the podium in September’s Paralympics.

Athletics

The former 100m T44 world record holder is hoping his training programme leads him to gold this September in Rio.

Rio 2016

While the women’s team looks to finally overtake China, they know their opponents are improving just as much.

Blind Football

The 2014 world silver medallists defeated Spain, England and Germany to claim the Four Nations title, in Regensburg, Germany.

Australia

A team of 170 Australian athletes will be targeting a top five finish in the medals table at September’s Paralympic Games