PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Ellie Simmonds

From qualifying for Durban 2006 to winning gold in front of home crowds at London 2012, Great Britain’s four-time Paralympic champion Simmonds has a lot to be proud of.

Heinrich Popow with young talents at the one of the Talent Days

The youth organisation of NPC Germany is looking to provide para-sport opportunities to youngsters with an impairment.

Man in canoe in triumphant pose

The 2014 world champion in V1 paracanoe (TA), is looking to defend his title at this August's event in Milan, Italy.

Man in wheelchair poses in front of a wallpaper

Glasgow’s own Andrew Mullen on why fans should turn out for the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships from 13 July.

A picture of a woman swimming

Great Britain’s Eleanor Simmonds on her preparations, rivals and home support ahead of the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain.

China's Dong Lu won 100m backstroke S6 gold and both London 2012 and Montreal 2013.

The 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in 100 days’ time will feature 650 athletes from 50 countries for the most important competition ahead of Rio 2016.

An S2 swimmer takes a breath during competition at London 2012.

Twenty-member roster for the 2015 Parapan American Games taking place from 7-15 August includes five Paralympians.

Maskim Sedakov

Russia’s innovative singles Europeans silver medallist will use the upcoming Kazakhstan Open as a springboard to achieve his ultimate aim for 2015.

Jens Syberg of Denmark makes a break during the Wheelchair Rugby Bronze medal match against Australia during day 2 of the Invictus Games

Denmark are aiming for a top two finish at September’s IWRF European Championships in order to qualify for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Logo Comite Paralimpico de Portugal.

The Secretary General of NPC Portugal will lead the Portuguese team at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.