PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Markus Rehm of Bayer Levekusen competes in the mens long jump finale at Hauptmarkt Nuremberg during day 1 of the German Championships in Athletics on July 24, 2015 in Nuremberg, Germany.

The German long jumper holds every title there is and will be aiming for gold once again at Rio 2016.

Swimmer doing a back start

Paralympic and world champions highlight the teams heading to the Paralympic Games.

The USA's David Blair in action during the men's discus F44 final at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships  in Doha, Qatar.

The discus F44 world record holder reveals his musical tastes ahead of Rio 2016.

Graphic with wheelchair racer

The biggest sporting event of 2017 will see the world's top athletes back at The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in London next summer.

Man in a canoe in action

Brazil selected five canoeists to compete at September’s Paralympic Games.

Paralympic Sports A-Z: Triathlon

Rio 2016 will feature the first ever competition in Para triathlon.

Pedro Pablo Vinatea

With the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games fast approaching, check out the events that will headline this month in Para sport.

The Zimbabwean para LTA coxed four training in Gavirate, Italy.

Heading into the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, here are five storylines you should watch for.

The team of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates after winning the gold in the Men's Sitting Volleyball competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Safet Alibasic is among the members expected to return on the team that has been together through more than Paralympic Games.

Pavlos Mamalos of Greece reacts with intense joy as he competes in the Men's -90 kg Powerlifting event.

Greece´s two-time Paralympic powerlifting medallist is determined to top the podium for the first time, in Rio.