PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

four men and a woman lined up for a photo

First time leader of Paralympic Movement has visited Government Palace

a group of blind footballers line up in goal

Belarus, Switzerland and Australia make their debut in Poland

a male wheelchair athlete smiles at the camera

Dual-sport athlete back in racing chair after second Winter Games

Day 8 Highlights | Cheongju2018 World Shooting Para Sport Championships

Teenage Slovakian shooter claims emotional debut world title

a male powerlifter standing in a Manchester United shirt

Peruvian powerlifter excited about upcoming European Open Championships

Day 7 highlights | Cheongju 2018 World Shooting Para Sport Championships

Slovakian overcomes exhausting day in R8 to finish with two gold medals

Hongzhuan Zhou of China prepares to compete in the Women's 800m - T53 Final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

China hosts latest stop on athletics Grand Prix circuit

Men rowing in a lagoon

Old rivalries resume on the water at International Regatta in Gavirate

Day 6 highlights | Cheongju 2018 World Shooting Para Sport Championships

Experience helps Serbian win first world gold since 2010

two male judokas in a fight position

Qualifying period for Paralympic Games set to begin on 1 September