PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Lisa Gjessing - Taekwondo

Addition of 4-point technique aims to “dazzle and excite.”

a group of fans cheer and wave flags

Country receives equipment to help grow the winter sport

five para athletes compete in track and field sports

Vote now to decide who was the best athlete in the Americas in July

sit skier in action on a slope

Japan’s Alpine skier hoping to maintain performance in Paralympic year after topping World Cup standings

Brazil's Petrucio Ferreira on his way to smashing the 200m T47 world record at London 2017.

Brazilian sprinter had a record-breaking London 2017.

four people in suits speaking

Four video interviews filmed ahead of September's Governing Board elections

a para equestrian rider pats her horse in the stables

Dutch rider aims to reclaim her European title with new horse and new groove.

a wheelchair tennis player hits the ball

Loughborough to host tournament after three years in London.

para athletes winning their events

First World Para Athletics Junior Championships made lasting memories.

Man in wheelchair celebrates

Paralympic champion leads medal winners at biggest competition of 2017 so far.