PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Portrait picture of a blonde woman

Cherry Alexander brings a wealth of over 35 years sport experience to the role.

Aerial view of Olympic Park

Images show main venue cluster, which is almost complete and has been hosting test events since the end of last year

Five ice sledge hockey players on the field during a game

The Östersund Arena will feature clashes between reigning champions Italy, Norway, Czech Republic, Russia, Germany and hosts Sweden.

Wheelchair curlers in action

The Norwegians defeated 2015 Worlds runner-up China to go 3-0.

A Chinese powerlifter celebrates winning gold in powerlifting at her home Paralympic Games.

Nearly 200 athletes from 40 countries will take their last chance to move up the rankings for the upcoming Paralympic Games.

A sledge hockey field of play with players

Jurgen Haindl was the star of the show at the C-Pool Worlds in Novi Sad, Serbia, scoring six goals.

Momoka Muraoka

A series of close races are expected as athletes look to overhaul slim margins in the points standings.

Female cross country skier behind a male cross country skier with orange bib on a track

Paralympic champions retain their form in the mixed and open event.

Graphic with picture of woman and text

The T42 sprinter and long jumper shares her favourite three songs.

Seven coins with some Rio 2016-related designs

Boxing, Paralympic swimming, athletics, cycling, rowing, beach volleyball and the Olympic torch are also celebrated on nine different designs, five for collectors.