PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Numerous world records have been broken at the track in Nottwil, Switzerland.

Around 350 athletes from 39 countries are set to take part in this weekend’s event which is supported by Allianz.

Rixt van der Horst

European riders get to see how they measure up with the European Championships about three months away.

Beatrice Vio duelling with Dani Gyongi at the 2013 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Grand Prix

Italians Beatrice Vio, Alessio Sarri gave the crowd plenty to cheer for in the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Cup.

Group shot of around 20 people standing and in wheelchairs with a big banner

JPSA replaces old emblem with new one to mark the next chapter in the para-sport community.

Lin Ma

Great Britain, Germany among nations to contend with China, who make their European debut in 2015.

Women in racing wheelchair

The Swiss European champion wheelchair racer gives an insight into her training regime ahead of this weekend’s IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil.

Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain wins the Women's 100m T34 during the Diamond League at Alexander Stadium on August 24, 2014 in Birmingham, England.

British T34 wheelchair racers aims to continue her track record for breaking world records in Switzerland this weekend.

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The Egyptian powerlifter had her suspension reduced after appealing her case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

NPC Iran held a ceremony on 24 May in Tehran to include National Paralympic Day in their routine mission to serve the people with impairments.

National Paralympic Day was added to Iran’s annual calendar, showcasing their commitment to serve people with disabilities.

Fiona Southorn, Jono Hailstone, Kate Horan at 2014 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Mexico.

Hailstone succeeds two-time Olympian Cameron, who took on a new role with Cycling New Zealand.