PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Fabio Vasconcelos

Brazil’s football 5-a-side coach aims to claim the Paralympic title for a fourth consecutive time, after winning the previous three as a goalkeeper.

Rio Olympic Velodrome

Track events will be contested in the Rio Olympic Velodrome, whilst the road events will take place in Pontal.

Couple on the dance floow. He is in a wheelchar, she is sitting on the floor, both pose

The Russian duo is hoping to reclaim its wheelchair dance sport European title at October’s Championships.

Man with cycling jersey showing his medal, smiling

The two-time Para cycling world champion is hoping to win his first Paralympic medal at September´s Games.

Man in wheelchair on a podium, celebrating

A wealth of athletes from across the globe show the depth of talent in the SH1 field.

Man with helmet racing in a wheelchair

The T34 World and Paralympic champion shares his career highs and lows.

Paralympic Symbol - Agitos

Ukraine’s Mariana Shevchuk and Russia’s Vladimir Andriushchenko both returned adverse analytical findings for meldonium earlier this year.

Computer rendering of the Tokyo 2020 Live Site

The aim is to bring the celebration of the Games to people across Japan.

Woman with bow targetting

South Korea’s archery multi-Paralympic medallist seeks to conclude her career on a high note at Rio 2016.

Man doing high jump

Around 200 athletes will be in action in Charlotte with places for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games up for grabs.