PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Veronica Hipolito of Brazil set World Record over 100m T38 at the IPC Athletics World Championships.

The teenage T38 sprinter is gearing up for her first Paralympic Games on home soil this September.

German wheelchair rugby players swarm a Danish player

Denmark also looked strong on day two in their push toward Rio qualification.

Andre Brasil - 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships Glasgow

National team coach Leonardo Tomasello gives an insight into what it takes to train the best swimmers in the world.

The 2015 World Rowing Championships is held in Aiguebelette, France.

Those who missed out on opportunities in the 2015 World Championships have one last chance this week.

Blindefolded woman runs with guide

The Chinese T11 sprinter opens her account for the season this weekend at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Beijing, China.

A US para-athlete celebrates winning a medal at the Paralympic Games.

From a fun trip out, to the slopes of Sochi, Russia, snowboard has had a huge impact on the US Paralympian’s life.

A swimmer stays in the water after finishing a race.

The current triple-world champion will compete at Funchal 2016 as part of his preparations for this September’s Paralympic Games.

Logo_International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability (INAS-FID)

Applications to the international federation for athletes with an intellectual disability are being accepted until 27 May.

PyeongChang 2018 launches “Accessibility Recognition Programme” in host cities

The programme aim to enhance accessibility in restaurants and accommodations ahead of the next Paralympic Winter Games.

Swimming

Swimmers compete in three impairment groups: physical, visual and intellectual.