PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Flag bearer Ibrahim Al Hussein of Syria leads the Independent Paralympic Athletes team entering the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Shahrad Nasajpour competed as part of the Independent Paralympic Athletes’ Team at Rio 2016 and described how it changed his life.

IPC President Sir Philip Craven

Sir Philip Craven will feature on the long-running BBC radio programme where he has to choose his eight favourite songs.

No. 30 Cooke sweeps golds, Storey makes history

The Australian came away with a full sweep of road cycling golds, whilst Storey became her country’s most decorated female Paralympian.

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A special ceremony will be held in Dublin to recognise the achievements of Irish Para athletes, supporters and media.

Group of people listening to one man

An ongoing initiative shows how much of a difference sport can make, and how you can help.

Carlos Serrano

The 18-year-old proved successful also outside the pool and is now looking forward to starting his university studies.

Czech Republic v Great Britain | Prelim | 2016 Ice Sledge Hockey World Champs B-Pool, Tomakomai

In a preview of Saturday’s medal matches, two close games were played out at the Para ice hockey Worlds B-Pool.

Couple kissing on a podium

USA’s triple-Paralympic medallist reveals some facts about herself.

Daniel Dias of Brazil competes in the Men's 200m Freestyle S5 Final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

“My biggest legacy was to show the value of a person with impairment,” said Brazil’s most decorated Paralympian.

US ice sledge hockey players celebrate after a goal

The four-team event will take place in Charlottetown, Canada, between 4-10 December, with the hosts, the USA, South Korea and Norway competing.