PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Goalball China X Iran - London 2012

Three men's, two women’s teams will qualify for the Paralympics following the competition.

Man on podium, speaking to an audience

More than 3 million tickets will be made available for the Games, with the Organising Committee aiming to break London 2012’s record of 2.8 million sales.

Runner and guide run in a full stadium

The US sprinter will line-up at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Mesa, USA, aiming to run even faster than ever before.

The Canadian women's sitting volleyball team.

Men, women’s teams to contend for berth to Rio 2016 Parlympics.

Gwang-Geun Choi of South Korea attacks during the u100kgs quarter-finals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

South Korean judoka is refining his techniques with the goal of defending his Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.

Group shot of seven people and horses in the background, waving to the camera

The Italian rider records a personal best in the Grade Ia category at the para-equestrian dressage event

Three people in wheelchairs posing in front of a branded backdrop

Players at Super Series tournaments can sign up for mixed doubles on-site

Zahra Nemati

The London 2012 Paralympic gold medallist hit a 657 in the recurve open.

Two athletes doing taekwondo

The recent announcement is one sign of the sport’s growth worldwide.

Group shot of 21 people

The course was the fourth of its kind this year and trained 20 National Technical Officials.