PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Saul Mendoza

The wheelchair racer describes the impact winning his first Paralympic gold in Atlanta, USA, in 1996 had on Mexican society.

Portrait photo of woman

Table tennis player Giselle Munoz did not disappoint for her country as she cruised to gold.

No. 39 Yuan Yanping extends winning streak in Rio

China’s 40-year-old judoka became the women’s +70kg undisputed Paralympic champion, adding a third gold medal to her haul.

Slovakia won the bronze medal at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool in Ostersund, Sweden.

Pete Stit is ready to lead his ice sledge hockey team onto the big stage.

Three medallists in wheelchairs on the podium

The five-time Paralympic champion looks back on a series of stunning performances in 2016 and sets his sights on 2020.

Group picture

The partnership will help establish an education framework to develop Para sports in the region.

French skier Marie Bochet skied the downhill at Panorama 2015.

Six races around the world will feature young Para athletes competing at FIS events for the first time.

Agitos

The Uzbekistani athlete will not face a period of ineligibility but has had all her results from the 2016 IPC Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai disqualified.

Group of people pose for picture on stage

Their campaign ‘Together in battle: Paralympic athletes and Lidl Slovenia!’ successfully raised awareness of its Para athletes.

Marie-Amelie le Fur of France

With the 2016 season over we take a look back at the best of the field action.