PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Man in the long jump right before landing in the sand

Telekom promotes more respect and recognition for athletes with an impairment

"Social Participation, Fun and Empowerment" aims to get more people with an impairment active in Iran.

"Social Participation, Fun and Empowerment" aims to get more people with an impairment active in Iran to enhance social integration.

Great Britain enters the arena lead by flag bearer Millie Knight during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

The English Federation of Disability Sport will benefit from over two million British pounds worth of funding over the next two years.

The Belgium team celebrate after their victory during the Men's Group B Goalball match between Belgium and Canada at the London 2012 Paralympic Games

With Rio 2016 fast approaching the Belgium men’s goalball team have two chances to qualify this year.

European Para Youth Games 2015 logo

The event between 16-19 July 2015 will feature competition in athletics, boccia, swimming, table tennis and sitting volleyball

Picture collage

The public has until Thursday 9 April to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.

Helene Ripa

An insight into the mind of the Swedish cross-country skiing Paralympic champion who had a former career as a swimmer.

Mexico City logo square

Media are advised that accreditation is now open at www.paralympic.org/mexico-city-2015/media.

A picture of a woman in the pool with her head and hands above the surface

A 25-strong contingent of Paralympians and new talent will compete at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain.

Taras Dutko

The European champions finished the first international football 7-a-side competition of the season undefeated.