PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games mascot Tom warmed up the crowd at the Paralympic Festival.

With six months to go until the biggest Paralympic Games ever, the IPC has said they are happy with preparations.

Wheelchair curlers in action

Defending Paralympic champion Canada grab first win.

Andrew Earl Kurka at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals in Aspen.

The hosts claimed a further three podium finishes on Aspen Mountain on Wednesday (24 February).

A group picture of the 2014 Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame inductees.

Members of the public are invited to nominate Paralympians and coaches in summer sports for induction, which coincides with Rio 2016 Games.

Group picture with group showing Grosseto 2016 banners

The veteran thrower and long jumper were in Turin, the city that staged the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games.

Man on a bench lifting

There were a further three world record attempts in women’s events in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

IPC Governing Board 2013

The IPC Governing Board members will be involved in the Commissions for the 2022 and 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Ice sledge hockey player in red and white jersey on the ice

With the 1-0 victory, Austria moves to the B-Pool, increasing chances to qualify for PyeongChang 2018.

View on ice sledge hockey field of play

Finland, Austria will face off for promotion into the B-Pool on Thursday.

Podium of women posing for a winner picture

A further two wins make it a great day for China at the IPC Powerlifting World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.