PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Man in ski helmet and goggles smiles in a sit ski

Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during January.

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The UK Paralympic broadcaster picked up the Sports Broadcast Award at the Broadcast Awards.

Markus Rehm of Germany

Niko Kappel and Markus Rehm have been chosen to be part of the Federal Convention.

Juan Jose Mendez Fernandez of Spain

Getty Images will provide extensive photographic coverage of the Paralympic Games and a number of other major Para sport events.

Jody Cundy of Great Britain

Jody Cundy headlines the British team for March’s UCI Para Cycling Track World Championships.

Amy Purdy

The Sochi 2014 bronze medallist is determined to make it to the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympics.

Collage of five images of athletes

The public has until 9 February to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

Man in sit ski in action on the slopes

The announcement comes at an exciting time for Swiss Para alpine skiing, with one gold and two silver medals from the 2017 Worlds.

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The London-based production company will provide live, highlights and news coverage from the London 2017 World Para Athletics Championships

2013 Asian Youth Para Games

The event involving around 600 athletes will take place between 10-14 December