PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Swimmer in butterfly style in a pool with a simming cap

China’s Furong Lin won his sixth gold medal to become the most decorated swimmer at Incheon 2014.

Runner with a guide crossing the finish line with their hands in the air

Iran’s Ali Mohammadyari and Japan’s Yukiko Kato break world records on the penultimate day at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para-Games.

Samsung Paralympic Bloggers for the 2012 Paralympic Games

Samsung signs an agreement with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to extend partnership through to the PyeongChang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Men's wheelchair racers cross Tower Bridge in the 2014 Virgin Money London Marathon

British capital will host up to 12 medal events on Sunday 26 April 2015

Four people in fencing suits and wheelchairs pose with their foils/epees

The wheelchair fencer made Great British history with his victory in Warsaw, Poland

A picture of a basketball coach giving his advices

Frick led the Canadian wheelchair basketball team to three Paralympic golds in their most successful period in history.

Allianz Fact of the week Basketball

The official FIBA rules are followed with a few modifications due to the usage of a wheelchair. After gaining control of the ball, the athlete is not allowed to touch their wheels more than two times without dribbling (travelling). Also, the athlete is not allowed to step up or lift themselves out of the wheelchair (lifting).

Two people in a shooting range, sitting in wheelchairs and targetting

Geun-Soo Kim smashed through the R4 (mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2) record on Wednesday (22 October) at Incheon 2014.

Powerlifter on a bench lifting a bar

Powerlifting continues to progress as deal to provide equipment to World and regional championships is unveiled.

Atsushi Yamamoto of Japan and Daniel Jorgensen of Denmark compete in the men's 100m T42 heats at London 2012

China dominate once more on day three (21 October) of the Asian Para Games, winning 13 titles.