PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon

With 49 podiums at the World Cup level in alpine skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing and biathlon, French athletes had an incredible season.

World Anti Doping Agency's Logo.

The Notice provides clarification regarding its inclusion on the Prohibited List; existing excretion studies and those underway; and, the results management and adjudication process

Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain competes in the 800m race during the ParAthletics Grand Prix 2015 in Nottwil, Switzerland

In the third edition of ‘Para-athletics explained’, renowned Paralympic coach Jenni Banks helps us uncover the intricacies of wheelchair racing.

Canada's women's sitting volleyball team playing Cuba in the bronze medal game at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

Learn how the sport originated and how it entered the Paralympic programme.

Richard Browne

The US 100m and 200m T44 world champion shares his career highs and lows.

View of a boxing ring inside a venue

The sport will be contested in the Riocentro Pavilion 6 during the Paralympic Games.

Woman riding a horse

The South African rider won all three of her events in the first major para-equestrian competition of 2016.

A group of blind football players celebrate a win

Emrah Ocal hopes he can help his national team cement a place in history by claiming Paralympic football 5-a-side gold.

A visually impaired swimmer prepares for a race

The triple Paralympian S11 swimmer was in stunning form at the National Championships.

Screenshot of what the new Asian Paralympic Committee's website

Asian Paralympic Committee President encourages regional growth, especially with next three Paralympics to be held in the region.