PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Group of women in red jerseys, showing a trophy, smiling

The Russian women’s team defeated world champion the USA in what might be a taster of the finals at Rio 2016.

New ski resort in Beijing

The International Paralympic Committee and Beijing Organising Committee of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG) co-hosted a Paralympic Winter Games Orientation Seminar in Beijing, China, on Monday (25 January).

Six people pose in front of Paralympics Ireland banner

The facilities management service provider returns to support the Irish squad heading to Rio 2016.

Aerial view of the Tokyo Skytree

The media organisations will provide content in the lead up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

US ice sledge hockey players celebrate after a goal

Josh Pauls' goal helps US win back-to-back gold medals.

A powerlifter prepares to take the strain

The hosts of the next Paralympic Games doubled their gold medal haul on the final day of competition (23 January) of the IPC Powerlifting World Cup.

Three para-sport shooters celebrate their medals

Australian Natalie Smith also completed a stunning win over Slovakia’s Veronika Vadovicova in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

A standing skier retains an aerodynamic position

World champion Marie Bochet steals another win in slalom in Switzerland.

Brazil's Evânio Rodrigues on his way to silver in the -80kg at the Rio 2016 powerlifiting test event.

Colombia’s Jainer Cantillo sets new continental mark on way to gold, while Cuba’s Jesus Drake Veja lifts personal best to top podium.

Helene Ripa

Swedish Paralympic champion Helene Ripa is ready for her first cross-country skiing World Cup after missing the opening round.