PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Paralympics Ireland has launched the second instalment of their powerful ‘More Than Sport’ campaign.

Middle distance runner Michael McKillop, a winner of Paralympic, world and European titles, stars in the new promotional video

Tyler McGregor races after the puck in Canada's preliminary round game against Norway at Buffalo 2015.

Tyler McGregor’s third-period goal lifts team over reigning world champions in preliminary rounds.

Pattaya Tadtong

Pattaya Tadtong and Worawut Saengampa claimed the BC1 and BC3 titles, respectively.

Snowboarder on a slope

After being sent a video on para-snowboarding, Massie decided to pick up his board once again to see if he still had the passion.

Paul Schaus, Josh Sweeney, Josh Pauls, Nikko Landeros, Luke McDermott compete at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA.

Defending world champion the USA won in shut-out fashion.

Marc Evers and Scott Quin competing in the Men's 100m Breaststroke SB14 at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow

An expert commentary team of world and Paralympic medallists Paul Noble, Giles Long and Liz Johnson will voice the coverage.

World Anti Doping Agency's Logo.

The substance has been on the WADA 2016 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods effective 1 January 2016.

Jan Matousek at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA.

What you need to know about Czech Republic prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.

View of the construction site of the Carioca Arena 1,2 and 3

Spectators can watch the sport 10-16 September in the Carioca Arena 2 venue.

Two ice sledge hockey players fighting for the puck.

What you need to know about Germany prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.