PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Colin Lynch

On Saturday (10 October), the Irish para-cyclist will try to ride the farthest on a 250m velodrome within an hour.

The USA's Jarryd Wallace after breaking the 100m T44 world record at Toronto 2015.

The men's 100m T44 at Doha 2015 is set to be a thriller - here are five facts about one of the leading contenders, US sprinter and Parapan Am champion Jarryd Wallace.

Newspaper article with photo showing two young boys

The National Paralympic Committee smashed their target to attract young athletes as they look ahead to Tokyo 2020.

Sam Ingram competing

Four of their members are currently ranked in the top 10 and are gearing up for the European Championships.

blindfolded runner with guide and another female runner crossing a finish line

After missing Lyon 2013 due to the birth of her first child, the Cuban sprinter will seek three golds in Qatar.

Two men in training suits in front of a skyline, waving

The Qatar Paralympic Committee has announced the team of athletes who will represent Qatar on home turf. (Arabic version below)

Man in racing wheelchair on track

The 30s sport classes are allocated to athletes with athetosis, ataxia and/or hypertonia. (Arabic version below)

Man sitting, throwing a javelin

Abdelrahman Abdelqader’s incredible journey (Arabic version below)

Airport hall

Doha’s state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport (HIA) was constructed with accessibility at the forefront of its design. (Arabic version below)

Ooredoo - Doha 2015 partner

Ooredoo partners IPC Athletics World Championships (Arabic version below)