PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sao Paulo 2017 - Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony of the fourth Youth Parapan American Games took place in Sao Paulo on Monday (20 March). The event will run until 25 March.

Jose Luis Campo

The Youth Parapans opened on 20 March and will run until 25 March.

Brazilian Paralympic Centre

The fourth Youth Parapan American Games will start on 20 March and run until 25 March, with a record over 800 athletes from 19 countries competing across 12 sports.

Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games

Brazil´s Edmundo Felipe aims to win gold at his first international event, motivated by the success of his compatriot and four-time boccia Paralympic champion Dirceu Pinto.

Young Para athletes gather for training sessions that will help their future careers.

Youngsters competing at the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games took part in the first two days of the IPC´s athlete educational programme.

A picture of a man in a wheelchair celebrating his victory after a para-triathlon

The five-time Australian world champion won his first race since competing at Rio 2016.

Man with one leg skis down a hill.

On 25 March, the APC will honour Michael Milton, who began Australia’s Winter Games success.

Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games

The super derby will kick start competition at the Youth Parapan American Games will start on 21 March and run until 24 March in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games

Both the men’s and women’s teams are hoping to top the podium at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games, from 20-25 March.

Road to Sao Paulo 2017 - Meet Camila Haase (Costa Rica)

The 17-year-old Costa Rican swimmer highlights the importance of the Youth Parapans to give youngsters the chance to experience international competition.