PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Tijuana saw 23 podium events during four days of competition as Mexico hosted a Para Swimming World Series for the first time.](/sites/default/files/2022-10/Mexico%20hosted%20a%20Para%20Swimming%20World%20Series%20for%20the%20first%20time..jpeg)
Crispin and Vargas shine as World Series concludes in Mexico
Colombian duo clinches three victories each while host nation tops medals table with Australia and USA taking the other gold medals in Tijuana
![A male long jumper on two blades runs along a blue track towards a sandpit.](/sites/default/files/2022-10/Paris%202024%20Paralympic%20Day%20blue%20track.jpg)
Thousands gather for Paralympic Day in centre of Paris
Sport demonstrations, star attendees, mass crowds and a dramatic long jump showcase had the French capital abuzz two years ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
![A male wheelchair rugby player in a yellow jersey carries the ball, chased by two players.](/sites/default/files/2022-10/Tokyo%202020%20Australia%20Japan%20wheelchiar%20rugby.jpg)
Wheelchair Rugby World Championship opens in Denmark, promises plenty of excitement
The World Championship, taking place from 10-16 October, features 12 teams, including defending champions Japan and Paralympic gold medallists Great Britain
![USA's Susannah Scaroni crosses the finish line in 1:45:48 to win the 2022 Chicago Marathon.](/sites/default/files/2022-10/Susannah%20Scaroni%20crosses%20the%20finish%20line%20to%20win%20the%202022%20Chicago%20Marathon.%20.jpeg)
Scaroni, Hug triumph at Chicago Marathon
The 31-year-old from USA stuns nine-time champion McFadden for her first ever major title as Swiss legend sets a new course record in the men's race
![French team entering Olympic Stadium for Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony](/sites/default/files/2020-07/michael-jeremiasz-rio.jpg)
Paralympic Day host Jeremiasz sees value of historic celebration beyond Paris 2024
To be held on Saturday, 8 October, Paralympic Day will feature entertainment, motivational speeches, and opportunities for visitors to try out Para sports and meet more than 150 athletes
![Retired coach Massimo Da Rin has guided Italy the team to five Paralympic appearances, two top-five finishes at the World Championships, and a European title in 2011.](/sites/default/files/2022-10/Retired%20coach%20Massimo%20Da%20Rin%20has%20guided%20Italy%20the%20team%20to%20five%20Paralympic%20appearances%2C%20two%20top-five%20finishes%20at%20the%20World%20Championships%2C%20and%20a%20European%20title%20in%202011..jpg)
Da Rin retires as Italy head coach after 17 years, Babey takes over Norway
Mirko Bianchi to lead host nation at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics; Ken Babey leaves Canada following seven years in charge of national team
![Six male athletes stand on the podium](/sites/default/files/2022-10/Birmingham%202022%20Commonwealth%20triathlon.jpg)
Sport programme for 2026 Commonwealth Games to feature nine Para sports
Para swimming, Para athletics, 3x3 wheelchair basketball, Para track cycling, Para lawn bowls, Para powerlifting, shooting Para sport, Para table tennis and Para triathlon will be featured at Victoria 2026, with Para disciplines in golf, coastal rowing and road race cycling also vying for inclusion
![Three male athletes in wheelchairs, with one carrying a red and white ball, play at a venue packed with spectators.](/sites/default/files/2022-10/resized%2C%20Image%20for%202022%20Rugby%20World%20Championship.jpg)
Squads announced for 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship
12 of the 13 top ranked teams in the world are bringing a total of 139 players including most of the top names in the sport to Vejle, Denmark
![The entrance of an aquatics centre with the Bienvenidos message in front of the doors](/sites/default/files/2022-10/Tijuana%20Aquatic%20Centre.jpg)
Stage set for 2022 season finale as Mexico hosts World Series for first time
Centro de Alto Rendimiento in Tijuana welcomes nearly 230 athletes from 16 countries from Thursday to Sunday this week
![USA players celebrate their triumph in Ostrava as they beat Canada in the final of the International Para Hockey Cup.](/sites/default/files/2022-10/USA%20players%20celebrate%20their%20triumph%20in%20Ostrava%20as%20they%20beat%20Canada%20in%20the%20final%20of%20the%20International%20Para%20Hockey%20Cup..jpg)
USA stamp dominance in Ostrava
Paralympic champions outplay arch-rivals Canada 4-0 for gold at International Para Hockey Cup while Sweden claim Nordic Challenge title