PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Boccia balls are seen as Great Britain take on Greece in Boccia during the National Paralympic Day at the Olympic Park on September 7, 2013 in London, Engla

Over four days, athletes will compete at the Abilities Centre in individual, mixed pair, and mixed team events.

David Eng of Canada competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

With the men’s team the current Paralympic champions and the women’s side world title holder, Canada will be looking to do the double.

Daniel Dias Parapan Record

After winning 11 gold medals four years ago, Brazil's Daniel Dias is targeting 12 this time round.

Uruguay's Gonzalo Dutra will be competing in his second Parapan American Games in Toronto.

The 20-year-old swimmer is one of the country’s brightest talents and despite his age has bags of experience.

Romario Diego Marques

Six men’s and six women’s teams will battle it out for gold and a place at Rio 2016.

Crossing the finishing line in Beijing

Here are 10 names to keep an eye out for when Parapan athletics gets underway on 10 August.

A view of the skyline of Toronto featuring tall buildings and the CN Tower.

The fifth edition of the Games will be the biggest yet but how has the Paralympic Movement developed in recent years in the Americas?

Two men in a swimming pool, after a race

After winning silver in the event at July’s Worlds, Canadian superstar Benoit Huot is confident he can still challenge for medals and will do so at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

Chui Yee Yu - London 2012

The two federations signed a Collaboration Agreement, which is promising for the growth of wheelchair fencing.

IPC Top moment 44 Wheelchair Dance Sport – Continents Cup

Changes made to athlete eligibility at major Championships and rules and judging criteria for freestyle/showdance events.