PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Trygve Steinar Larsen, Norway lines up his shot in biathlon.

The five-time World Championships medallist believes the German venue is an important stop on his road to PyeongChang.

Canada and South Korea's ice sledge hockey teams

Here is a quick list of things to know prior to watching the four-team sledge hockey tournament.

Liu Lei of China celebrates a world record lift and takes gold in the Men's 67.5kg competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Get to know China’s triple powerlifting Paralympic champion’s favourite three moments from Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.

Noelle Lenihan of Ireland competes in the women's discus F38 final at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Cyclists were the big winners of the night but there was a surprise for thrower Orla Barry.

Sledge hockey player on the ice

Canada’s sledge hockey veteran will be making a drastic change on the ice at the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.

Women passing a slalom pole on the slopes

The three-time Paralympic alpine skiing medallist wants to make it to the podium in Tarvisio, Italy, but she will be satisfied if she peaks at the right time.

No. 29 Australia beat USA in thrilling Rio 2016 wheelchair rugby final

Events for the development of the sport took place in 2016, showing wheelchair rugby’s rapid growth.

Para ice hockey players celebrate their gold medal win

Czech Republic, Japan and Slovakia also advance to the Qualification Tournament for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympics.

No. 28 USA win Pan Pacific gold, road to PyeongChang begins

Austria were also promoted to the B-Pool and the Czech Republic reached the Qualification Tournament for the next Paralympic Winter Games.

Skier and his guide on a slope

Organisers of the World Para Alpine Skiing Championships are inviting everyone to come along and see some incredibly exciting Para sport.