PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Ice sledge hockey players and coaches have a team photo

Despite being in with a real chance of challenging for the gold medal at the 2015 sledge hockey Worlds, the Russian team are not giving anything away.

Tatyana McFadden of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women's push rim wheelchair division of the 119th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts.

After winning marathon grand slams in 2013 and 2014, the US wheelchair racer is targeting her first marathon world title on Sunday.

Declan Farmer

Broadcasters from Italy, Russia, Canada, Japan and Germany joining NBC Sports Network in showing games from the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool from Sunday (26 April).

Russian ice sledge hockey player Dmitry Lisov takes his silver medal in stride on the ice at the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.

The USA’s Declan Farmer believes Russia’s rise in ice sledge hockey is no longer a secret; the Russians are now serious contenders for the world title.

Daniel Dias of Brazil

The hosts won nearly half of the events at the Open Caixa Loterias Swimming Championships in Sao Paulo on Thursday (23 April).

Tatyana McFadden of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women's push rim wheelchair division of the 119th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The author of ‘Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes’ explains how to prepare your body ahead of a marathon race.

The gold, silver and bronze medal of the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships in Buffalo, USA.

One gold, one silver and one bronze medal will be up for grabs by eight teams at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool which start on Sunday (26 April).

Alex Zanardi

The London 2012 Paralympic gold medallist earns honour for his quick rise in the para-cycling scene

Amalia Perez Ones to Watch main picture

The IPC Powerlifting Americas Open Championships, which begin on Sunday, will attract 120 athletes from 25 countries.

CAN vs USA Players touch gloves after a USA win against Canada 3-0

Here’s your complete guide to the upcoming IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool.