PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

wheelchair athlete prepares to throw shot put

Brazilian Andre Rocha claims two world records at final Para athletics Grand Prix before London 2017.

rower raises arms to celebrate gold medal on podium

Reigning Paralympic champion wins at World Cup as rowers continue to test new distance.

female wheelchair tennis player hits a backhand

World No.1 extends wheelchair tennis unbeaten run to 28 matches after winning Toyota Open International.

three cartoon mascots in a row

Voting now open to decide symbol of Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.

male sprinter crosses finish line with arms outstretched

Cuban sprinter ready to defend world titles at London 2017.

Four people take a selfie

Table tennis player helped Brazil to gold at World Championships.

wheelchair basketball male players fight for the ball

Rio 2016 silver medallists join Great Britain and Germany among Championship favourites.

Agitos

Election of new IPC President and Governing Board will take place on 8 September.

Petrucio Ferreira dos Santos won the gold medal in the T45/46/47 - Men's 100m - Athletics

Brazil sprinter making his World Champs debut at London 2017.

football 5-a-side match

16 teams to compete at World Championships in Madrid next June.