Rio 2016 saw a return of Paralympic champions and the rise of new ones. Find out what the results showed us about the sport.
Portugal
The National Paralympic Committee marked the milestone with stakeholders at an event in Lisbon.
Rio 2016
From Nigeria’s powerlifting dominance to the four athletes who ran the 1,500m faster than the Olympic gold medallist, check out some of the best African Paralympians.
Rio 2016
With the support of Eleiko, sole supplier for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, spectators could try out the sport at the Riocentro Common Domain.
Athletics
The Swiss and US wheelchair racers extended their leads at the top of the Abbott World Marathon Majors leaderboard.
Wheelchair Basketball
The 2017 European Championships-A will be held between 19 June–1 July in Tenerife.
Australia’s Lisa Llorens, Austria’s Heidi Mackowitz and Professor Jennifer Mactavish were honoured for their contribution to the organisation.
Japan
An enthusiastic crowd gathered on Tokyo’s streets to welcome the 87 Japanese Olympic and Paralympic medallists.
Swimming
Brazil’s four-time Paralympic swimming medallist highlighted the importance September’s Games had in raising awareness of Para sports in his country.
Wheelchair Tennis
Houdet and Wagner continue their success on the UNIQLO Tour, while Shuker claims her first Super Series title.
