PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

a Para swimmer celebrates with her medal

Multiple Paralympic champion Teresa Perales to lead team at World Championships.

para athletes compete in their sport

Sir Philip Craven joins celebrations marking anniversary of iconic Paralympics.

a woman in a wheelchair speaks to a crowd of people

Dutch Paralympic champion is fifth wheelchair tennis player to be recognised.

a Para sprinter runs towards the finish line

Chile, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico and Venezuela to compete at Junior Para Athletics Worlds.

a group of powerlifters pose for a photo

Australian interest in the sport is growing.

Wide shot of two Nordic skiers skating close together on the crest of the hill, with one skier a short distance behind. Big mountain in background

Norwegian Nordic skier wants to train like a champion ahead of Paralympic Winter Games.

a group of para swimmers and officials smile for the camera

Project aims to revise existing Para swimming system.

a man and a woman sign documents on a table

Historic agreement secures one host city for both Games.

a group of schoolchildren pose for a photo

Knowledge of Para sport growing thanks to Agitos Foundation project.

a blindfolded runner and his guide celebrate after crossing the finish line

Londoner Sarah Linney shares her life-changing experience of the World Para Athletics Championships.