PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Top tips for resilience from Para ice hockey guests
A look back at 'Resilience and Resolutions with Rempel,' hosted by retired Canadian Para ice hockey player Kevin Rempel on Instagram
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Fanni Illes using Para swimming to inspire
'[Swimming] helped me to accept myself and I believe it can help other people to accept themselves too,' says Hungarian world champion
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Join the first Freestyle & Showdance Online Competition!
Participants have until March to submit a video up to 2 minutes with their performance to be judged by an international panel
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Ileana Rodriguez named Top 25 News Makers in infrastructure sector
US Paralympic swimmer, architect and accessibility expert recognised by prestigious construction magazine Engineering News-Record
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Valderrama discovers new connection with horses
A life-changing encounter gives the Colombian new ambition in Para dressage
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IPC revises 2021 Anti-Doping Code
Changes include IPC’s responsibility as event organiser and international federation
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Bahrain’s Paralympic Movement gain momentum
BPC undergo complete overhaul including redesigned logo
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Newcomers shine at Italy’s Indoor Nationals
Italian athletes return to action in preparation for the European Championships and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
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Pierron hopes to pioneer goalball in France
The women's national team is preparing to give French fans a show at their home Paralympics in 2024
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Old rivalry heats up as Pedersen wraps up Veysonnaz with two golds
Norway's Crystal Globe winner comes back after defeats to Jeroen Kampschreur in giant slalom races and vows to 'ski fast' in honour of his father