PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A wheelchair dancer is held aloft during a dance

Two days packed with dance across singles and couples events will take place in Rome, Italy, from Saturday.

Jakub Krako, Slovakia day one in the men's downhill visually impaired

Slovakian Paralympic champion out for 2015-16 after carrying an injury sustained just before the 2015 World Championships.

The IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil will feature 350 athletes from 39 countries between 29-31 May

In 2016, 10 Grand Prix will take place in five continents and athletes will get a taste of what they can expect at Rio 2016.

Damjan Pavlin

British and Australian athletes also win gold at IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning, USA.

Nils-Erik Ulset of Norway

Norway’s Paralympic and world championships medallist believes that his up-and-coming teammate Eirik Bye has the potential to make a big impact.

Rachel Choong

The British badminton player made history at the World Championships, and in front of her family.

Collage of five photos

The public has until 11 November to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Nandor Tunkel

A 10-strong group of athletes will represent Hungary in Eger from 24-28 November.

Erik Leirfallom

As the IPC Alpine Skiing Race Director for 2015-16, Leirfallom aims to focus on moving the World Cup series forward.

IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning

Tammy Delano also takes bronze for hosts USA at the IPC Shooting World Cup in Fort Benning.