PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Andy Yohe of the United States

Nikko Landeros and Josh Pauls are named as alternate captains for the Paralympic champions for the 2016-17 season.

The Czech Republic ice sledge hockey team

The hosts triumphed 1-0 over Japan just weeks before they depart for the World Championships B-Pool.

A woman in wheelchair dances with her stand-up partner who is jumping

Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during October.

Upper body of a woman, raising her arms in the air

The US swimmer won three golds and one silver at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.

Yohann Taberlet, France just misses out on a medal in the men's giant slalom sitting category

The 2016-17 season in alpine skiing, snowboard and Nordic skiing will feature three World Championships.

A woman in wheelchair dances with her stand-up partner who is jumping

With a mix of Latin dances to light up the final day, the Slovakian was able to stand out the most.

A para-swimmer competes hard

The Brazilian swimmer says competing in front of his home crowd was a “unique experience” but still regrets not winning a gold medal.

McKenna Dahl

Surprise bronze medalist McKenna Dahl (USA) recalls a Paralympic debut she will never forget.

Woman on a snowboard

Dutch SB-LL2 rider reflects on Sochi 2014 and a devastating turn of events.

Nicole Roundy, USA hops out of the starting gates

As the US snowboarder prepares for the new season, Roundy reflects on her career so far as she prepares to improve on her double World Championships bronze.