PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Three wheelchair racers approaching the finish line on the track of a stadium

More than 200 athletes from 29 countries will compete between 2-5 June.

A picture of a woman showing her gold medal during a medal ceremony

The five-time Paralympic champion targets further success after breaking the world record in all three events she raced in in Arbon, Switzerland.

Evan Strong, USA begins his gold medal run on his snowboard.

The US snowboarder won his first World Cup crystal globe last season.

Witsanu Huadpradit

Thai athletes claimed two individual golds and won the team event.

A picture of men ready to swim

An outreach programme was held in conjunction with the World Para Triathlon Series in Yokohama.

Brent Lakatos of Canada competes in the men's 400 meter T53 at Olympic Stadium during day 3 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Records continued to tumble on the final day of competition at the Swiss Nationals on Sunday (28 May) at the world-renowned fast Arbon track.

A woman holds a ball above her head to simulate a classification

Para sport International Federations have until 30 June to complete self-audits.

Australian Paralympic Committee - Commonwealth Games Australia - Partnership

The agreement aims to provide Australian athletes the best possible environment for success at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

Agitos

Sergei Sychev tested positive during an out-of-competition test but was able to prove his supplement had been contaminated.

Lima 2019 - schoolkids - mascot design

Primary and secondary school students from Lima, Peru participated in the mascot design competition, which ends on 30 May.