Wheelchair Rugby

Koblenz, Germany, will host the top wheelchair rugby teams in Europe as they battle for the regional title.

The Lithuanian men’s and Turkish women’s teams topped the goalball Paralympic podium for the first time ever at Rio 2016.

Cross-Country Skiing

The Ones to Watch athletes will be amongst the medal contenders at the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships.

Mexico

In recognition of its efforts to develop Para sports in Latin America, the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee was honoured.

The public has until 13 December to vote for their favourite among the five candidates.

Wheelchair Tennis

Joachim Gerard upsets Gordon Reid, while Jiske Griffioen comes back from round-robin struggles for year-end singles championship wins.

Brazil

It is the fourth time the Brazilian state seals the title, with Santa Catarina coming in second and Rio de Janeiro completing the podium.

Badminton

China were victorious in eight of the 22 events.

Wheelchair Basketball

The US men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams had not topped the podium at a same Paralympic Games since Seoul 1988.

Para Ice Hockey

Paralympic and world champions the USA also won their first game against South Korea.