PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![IPC President Sir Philip Craven with Croatian Paralympic President Ratko Kovacic at the 50th anniversary of para sport in Croatia.](/sites/default/files/images/140909174054218_hpo05.jpg)
Paralympian Foundation organises charity dinner
The event attracted over 130 Croatian business representatives and several distinguished guests who have supported the Paralympic Movement in the country.
![Blindfolded men in jerseys celebrating](/sites/default/files/images/161207155511117_Romania%2Bfootball%2B5.jpg)
Romania to host 2017 blind football European qualifier
It will be the sport´s first event to be held in the European country.
![Bibian Mentel receives her Sochi gold](/sites/default/files/images/140315144823631_Bibian%2BMental%2BSochi.jpg)
Mentel Spee: My best and worst moments
From the moment snowboard was added to the Paralympic programme to the death of friends, the Dutch world and Paralympic champion has had some highs and lows.
![Two Para swimmers embrace after a race](/sites/default/files/images/161210105355831_Clodoaldo%2BSilva%2BRio%2B2016.jpg)
Silva optimistic for Sao Paulo 2017
Brazil’s swimming legend is looking forward to the fourth edition of the Youth Parapan American Games, set to begin in exactly 100 days.
![Sports programme confirmed for 2017 Youth Parapan American Games](/sites/default/files/images/160121102704426_2017%2BYouth%2BParapan%2BAmerican%2BGames.jpg)
Sao Paulo 2017: what you need to know
The fourth Youth Parapan American Games will begin in 100 days in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo and will feature 1,000 athletes from 20 countries competing in 12 sports.
![A swimmer poses with a medal](/sites/default/files/images/161210101826137_Diego%2BMaldonado.jpg)
Faces of the Future: Colombia's Diego Maldonado
The 14-year-old swimmer showed his huge potential at the 2016 Medellin National Para Sports Open, winning seven golds, three silvers and one bronze.
![Day 2: 2016 IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup Vuokatti](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/IWcwLzTUVHNphTh2POTvU_5AS4vvlGwp_zJkH-rOfXw.jpg?itok=6TQTg03n)
Ukraine claim four World Cup biathlon victories
Dominating in the men’s and women’s visually impaired and standing classifications, the country nearly cleaned-up in Vuokatti, Finland.
![Carlos Serrano Zarate COL takes the Gold Medal in a new World Record time in the Men's 100m Breaststroke.](/sites/default/files/images/160911000709053_serrano.jpg)
Carlos Serrano reflects on the Youth Parapan Ams
With 100 days to go until the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games, Colombia´s Paralympic champion looks back on his performance at Buenos Aires 2013.
![Supported by the Agitos Foundation, the 17-year-old swimmer Cecilia de Araujo is on the way to accomplish her biggest dream.](/sites/default/files/images/170203145306396_Cecilia-de-Araujo.jpg)
Araujo describes Buenos Aires 2013 to Rio 2016 journey
With 100 days to go until Sao Paulo 2017, the Brazilian swimmer explains how important competing at the Youth Parapan American Games was for her career.
![No. 22 Brazil wins fourth successive football 5 gold medal](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/RvwwAHq9uaJMrX-DmOXtwQ5nSa2JCO5JmKmpAuC7lF0.jpg?itok=ECS_mtEn)
No. 22 Brazil wins fourth successive football 5 gold medal
Following a win over Iran in the final, the Rio 2016 hosts sealed a new title to maintain a 100 per cent record at Paralympic Games.