PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Grigoris Polychronidis

Stefanoudakis, Korokida and boccia pairs team recognised by the Panhellenic Association of Sports Press

Female wheelchair tennis player in action on a blue court

For Japanese star Kunieda, a seventh world title makes him the most decorated player in men’s wheelchair tennis.

Woman crossing a finish line, celebrating

Fifteen athletes make up the squad ahead of the sport’s debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Joany Badenhorst on a snowboard at a snowboard-cross event.

Australian boarders are targeting podium finishes at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

A picture of a man with one arm cycling during pursuit race.

The 2016 team features 27 athletes including one tandem pilot as Rio 2016 edges closer.

Logo of International Golf Federation

The International Golf Federation have been recognised by the International Paralympic Committee and supported by the Paralympic Family.

Vinicius and Tom, mascots for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

With 25 more test events, two torch relays and the Olympic and Paralympic Games to deliver, 2016 will be a year to savour for Brazil.

A picture of an athlete sit down throwing an object

Stephen Miller, Ian Mirfin and Janice Eaglesham all awarded MBEs by Queen Elizabeth II.

Claudia Loesch competing in Vancouver

A brief update on the status of a number of IPC Alpine Skiing races scheduled for January.

A man seated holding papers in one hand and using his other hand to express his feelings whilst giving a talk.

Sir Philip Craven looks ahead to 2016 and gives an insight into his expectations for the Rio 2016.