PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Jonas Jacobsson

After not deciding to compete at Rio 2016 until the middle of 2015, the multiple Paralympic medallist will line up for his 10th Paralympics.

Wheelchair basketball players during a game

After leaving medal-less in London, the US women’s wheelchair basketball team are motivated reach the podium, again.

Wilfried Lemke talking at the 2011 VISTA Conference

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.

General view of the Future Arena.

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

PyeongChang 2018 Headquarters building

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

2015 IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships

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

#TeamAgitos - Darwin Castro on the Road to Rio (1)

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.

Abdi Jama

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

US sprinter Jarryd Wallace wins the men's 200m T44 World Championships race.

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

Katie Holloway

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