PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Jose de Jesus Castillo

Whilst he gets ready to compete at the World Cup in Eger, Hungary, the Mexican powerlifter shares his excitement about the Worlds on home soil.

The 2015 World Rowing Championships is held in Aiguebelette, France.

The first major international rowing competition kicks off, among other events this month.

Upper body of man throwing a red ball

The competition will be held 9-19 August at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

Man in a canoe in action

Brazilian canoers won five of the six Para canoe events contested in Paipa, Colombia.

Marlou van Rhijn of Netherlands competes in the Women's 200m - T44 Fina

The Dutch three-time Paralympic gold medallist is looking to improve further under a new coach.

Jamie Burdekin Performing

Great Britain’s three Paralympic players announced their retirements from competitive sport.

Jetze Plat NED celebrates winning the Gold Medal in the Men's PT1 Triathlon at Fort Copacabana. The Paralympic Games, Rio de Janeiro

The Netherlands’ dual-sport Paralympic champion started his season right with a triathlon win in Australia.

Stephane Houdet and Nicolas Peifer of France

France men’s wheelchair tennis team is favourite to defend last year’s title; the Netherlands and USA are hopeful of winning the women’s and quad’s events.

Abdellatif-Baka

The 1,500m Paralympic champion made global headlines at Rio 2016 winning in a time faster than the Olympic gold medallist.

Male swimmer celebrates on pool deck

The S4 swimmer lowered the 50m backstroke time of Mexico’s Juan Reyes set at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.