PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Woman with arm prosthesis throwing a javelin

Selection is based upon the potential to wins medals at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

Beatrice Vio

The Italian wheelchair fencer drew closer to an undefeated season after the World Cup in Paris.

Agitos Sochi Olympic Park

For the final 50 days of 2015, the International Paralympic Committee will unveil the year’s best moments, culminating with No. 1 on 31 December.

France's Benjamin Daviet helped to secure victory over world champions Russia at Cable 2015.

French standing Nordic skier Benjamin Daviet will use the 2015-16 World Cup season to build towards his first individual gold medals.

Zahra Nemati

The London 2012 Paralympic champion made history at the Asian Archery Championships.

An athlete poses showing his gold medal.

The British standout reveals he did not perform to his potential in Mexico City and hopes to redeem himself at the European Open from 24 November.

Blindfolded man and guide celebrate after crossing the finish line

A look back at the best quotes from athletes at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon snowboards down the course at Sochi 2014.

The French snowboard world champion had to put back her training schedule but feels ready to take on the World Cup circuit once again.

USA men's wheelchair basketball team

The 2015 Kitakyushu Champions Cup between 11 and 15 November will feature the USA, Great Britain, Korea and the host nation.