PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Swimmer in the water breathing between two freestyle strokes

Double world champion looking to add to his medal collection in Incheon.

Six women in training suits on podium with medals and flower boquets.

The Japanese women’s goalball team have struggled to replicate their success of London 2012, and are looking to improve at the Asian Para Games.

Daisuke IKEZAKI, Japan keeps the ball protected

Japan will be strong favourites going into the competition in Incheon, as they face South Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Youngjun Jeon of South Korea, a gold medal winner at Suhl 2014

A series of events at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games, which starts on 18 October, feature shooters who have recently collected World Championship medals.

An athlete poses showing his gold medal.

Powerlifting world champion Ali Jawad talks about his experience at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Upper body of smiling man holding medal

With 100 days to go until the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships in Cable, USA, a multitude of world and Paralympic champions are expected to line-up.

Man in canoe in action on the water

The 21-year-old balances intense training with a 20 hour-a-week job in a bid to reach Rio 2016.

China's Yujiao Tan of China celebrates winning silver in the women's -67.50 kg powerlifting at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

With the Asian Para Games just a few days away, here is a list of Paralympic and world champions from one of most prolific regions in powerlifting.

Women in racing wheelchair crossing a finish line

McFadden makes it a third consecutive Chicago Marathon victory, whilst George claimed his fourth Chicago victory in a climactic race.

Iran National Paralympic Week 2013

The celebrations, held in the Iranian capital of Tehran, saw 8,000 children in attendance as an array of para-sports were demonstrated.