PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Zahra Nemati

Archery’s Zahra Nemati aimed high at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, becoming the first ever Iranian woman to win Olympic or Paralympic gold.

Team Great Britain marching onto the field led by their goalkeeper in the Football 5-a-side during the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Venue also staged the 2010 World Championships and next year’s competition will act as a Rio 2016 qualifier.

Ottobock at London 2012

Brazil’s largest provider of mobility products and solutions to provide technical service for the first Paralympic Games in Latin America

Two players sat in wheelchair holding trophies on their laps. In the background are two USA flags.

Kamiji and Whiley won the women's double titles, whilst Houdet and Kunieda secured the men's equivalent at the US Open.

USA judoka Dartanyon Crockett showing his gold medal.

Ukraine top medals table at the 2014 IBSA Judo World Championships in Colorado Springs, USA.

Great Britain's Andy Lapthorne (L) celebrates with the 2014 US Open trophy after defeating the USA's David Wagner (R) during the men's wheelchair quad singles final.

Andy Lapthorne beat David Wagner for his first Grand Slam title, whilst the Japanese duo continued their fantastic form.

Sports stars and the public unite to celebrate two years to go until the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

To mark two years until the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the city’s Flamengo Park hosted a special event on Sunday 7 September.

Great Britain at the U22 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball European Championships

Great Britain defeat Germany in final of the men’s IWBF U22 Wheelchair Basketball European Championships.

A spectacular view of with Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

With two years to go until Rio 2016, Sir Philip Craven has stressed the importance of a successful Games in Rio.

Jessica Long

The United States Olympic Committee joins the global Paralympic Movement in celebrating the two-year countdown to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sunday 7 September.