PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Keith Gabel

The ESPY’s are awarded to recognise team or individual athletic achievement, with many of the USA’s Sochi 2014 medal winners being nominated.

Three men standing next to each other, looking at the camera. Background: Tokyo 2020 logo. Athletic man in the middle showing a document to the camera

The Olympic gold medallist will look to actively involve athletes at all levels in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Markus Rehm jumps over a sand pit

German aims to break his own world record at August’s European Championships

Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated to top their respective pools as the quarter finals are decided.

Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated to top their respective pools as the quarter finals are decided.

Iran's Zahra Nemati Individual Winner of 2013 Spirit of Sport Awards

Iran’s first female gold medallist spoke to the UN about disability and inclusion in sport.

British swimmer Stephanie Slater comes up for a breath of air.

Steph Slater, a volunteer at London 2012, watched on as British swimmers such as Ellie Simmonds swam to victory at the Paralympic Games, and now she will be in the pool at the 2014 Euros aiming to add more titles to the team haul.

Two female basketball players in wheelchairs fight for the ball. A referee watches them from behind

Germany and the Netherlands remain undefeated as the group stage reaches its latter stages

Adecco Italia Athlete Career Programme

The agreement with Adecco Italy will look to further develop the Athlete Career Programme.

Picture taken from above the basketball basket. Three female players in wheelchairs fighting for the ball under the basket.

Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and the USA remain undefeated on day three of the women’s Worlds.

A para-triathlete closes his eyes as he crosses the finish line and raises the finish line banner up in the air.

Jetze Plat and Martin Schulz impress as they claim European gold in Kitzbühel, Austria.