PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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

World’s leading para-swimmer Daniel Dias of Brazil has confirmed he will defend his 11 titles this August and cannot wait to compete.

Vanessa Low long jump 2014 Athletics Grand Prix Berlin

The long jump world record holder gives us an insight into her day which can involve anything from lugging tractor tyres to watching a romcom!

2013 Youth Parapans

The Americas Paralympic Committee confirm that the Brazilian Paralympic Committee’s Paralympic has won the right to stage the event in March 2017.

Female skier in racing suit passing a gate on a ski slope

A series of surprise results mark the last day of the 2015 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships as a challenging course claims world and Paralympic medallists.

Two female cyclists in black racing suits on a tandem, competing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

New Zealand’s para-cyclist Phillipa Gray won gold, silver and bronze medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Wheelchair tennis player David Hall is inducted into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame at the 2015 Australian Open. In March 2015, he has also been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

The Australian wheelchair tennis star will be joined by WTA champion Amelie Mauresmo and tennis industry leader Nancy Jeffett.

Sitting volleyball

Camp will be held at the end of April with the aim of recruiting men’s and women’s teams to compete at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

A stunning view of Rio from Sugar Loaf Mountain

Boccia’s world governing board impressed by preparations for next year’s event.

Seung-Hwan Jung

Slovakia’s Peter Stit weighs in on the three players he fears facing most at March’s IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.

women in wheelchair saves the basketball

The women’s wheelchair basketball teams have secured their spots in the South American Championships in Cali, Colombia.