PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Laurie Stephens of USA

The USA’s Laurie Stephens, along with coach Kevin Jardine, believe that a more relaxed approach is the key to podiums in 2014-15.

Two snowboarders race on a slope

Eight Paralympic champions and World Cup winners have been listed as Ones to Watch

Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran

Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei praised the achievements of para-athletes at the 2014 Asian Para-Games.

Roman Petushkov - Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

Competitions at the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships begin on Saturday (24 January).

Helena Lucas

British sailor Helena Lucas will attempt to emulate Paralympic success in the first regatta of the year.

Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain

British Paralympic and world champion is enjoying the challenge of tackling a new distance.

NPC Germany mourns passing of Detlev Lutkehoff

Detlev Lutkehoff played an important role in the development of the German Disability Sport Youth.

Runner and guide run in a full stadium

Students with an impairment attending an ECAC member university or college will get the opportunity to take part in leagues and championships.

Alex Zanardi and Ernst Van Dyk

Dutch handcycling ace is targeting further success in 2015 against his two great rivals.

A picture of a man skiing

Olympic biathlon superstar Ole Einar Bjorndalen as well as his own brother John, have had a significant impact on the world champion’s career.