PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

New Zealand sit-skier Corey Peters competes at the 2015 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships, Panorama, Canada.

New Zealand’s new downhill and super-G world champion aims to become competitive in all disciplines after proving he is “not afraid of speed.”

Darlene HUNTER, USA takes a shot with an attempted block by Marina MOHNEN, GER

Twelve will travel to August’s Parapan Am Games, where they hope to qualify for Rio 2016.

The traditional festival of Paralympic sport 'Para-fest' took place in Moscow from 15-17 May

The 2015 edition of an annual para-sport festival was attended by people from the 17 regions of the Russia Federation.

Aniek van Koot

The Netherlands women’s team seek their 28th title in the prestigious event’s 30th anniversary.

Swedish Wheelchair Tennis Player Stefan Olsson

The award will help Swedish athletes invest toward development in their respective sports.

Women with a Dutch flag smiles to the camera

The Dutch world and Paralympic champion reflects on her new 200m world record and believes that a fast track at the Grand Prix from 29 May could lead to another.

Upper body of women talking into a microphone

Italian Paralympic and world champion Martina Caironi talks to students about her impairment and life as a track and field star.

Gabriel de Jesus Cuadra Holmann competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

The Nicaraguan is targeting success at this year’s Parapan American Games, hopes to qualify for his second Paralympic Games.

General view on a dancefloor where couples are dancing.

The Sport Technical Committee met to discuss the current and future status of IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport.

Chui Yee Yu - London 2012

Here are the athletes to beat when battle commences in Italy this weekend.