The Spanish Superior Council of Sports gave the award to Miguel Carballeda in recognition of his work promoting sports for people with impairment.
Blind Football
As part of the UEFA-backed IBSA Blind Football Development Project Europe, a national coach will conduct training sessions with local players over the weekend.
Rio 2016
“This Paralympic Games could not have been better for me,” said the Spanish swimmer, who made her Paralympic debut and won two bronzes.
Rio 2016
As part of an eco-initiative, a total of 29 trees were planted at the ‘Park of Lovers’ in Astana to honour the 17 Olympic and the two Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.
Rio 2016
The Iranian pushed an incredible 310kg world record for gold at Rio 2016.
Rio 2016
Europe ended as the most decorated continent at last month’s Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016
Nominees include: Sareh Javanmardidodmani, Grace Norman, Josephine Orji, Sophie Pascoe, Beatrice Vio and Li Zhang.
Taekwondo
There have been more shake-ups at the top after the European Championships in September.
Argentina
With free admission, the event will take place at the Luna Park stadium, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 30 October.
“It is good to know that the world’s sporting institutions have taken so courageously to heart the value of inclusion,” said the Holy Father.
