PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of an overview of a stadium

The Paralympic Movement in Australia has lost one of its pioneers, with the passing of Dr. John Grant.

Marlou van Rhijn  crosses the finish line to win gold in the women's 100m T44, one of the highlights of the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France.

For the final 50 days of 2013, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will unveil the year’s best moments, culminating with No. 1 on 31 December.

Lithuania's men's goalball team

Lithuania’s powerhouse men’s goalball team defeated Spain in a penalty shoot-out to capture the European title.

Raise the Bar anti-doping

Anti-doping programme is rolled out at two international IPC Powerlifting competitions.

Shingo Kunieda

Shingo Kunieda will face Joachim Gerard and Jiske Griffioen will play against Yui Kamiji in the men’s and women’s NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters finals.

Agitos at London

Find out what’s been happening in the London 2012 Olympic Park over the last 100 days.

Anti-Doping London image

Powerlifter Gunduz Ismayilov was banned for life in 2004 after a second anti-doping violation in four years.

London 2012 unveil Anti-Doping Laboratory.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a public warning today about serious liver and heart problems associated with two versions of sport supplement OxyElite Pro.

Zahra Nemati and Timur Tuchinov

Russia finished atop the medal standings at the 2013 World Archery Para-Championships, followed by Great Britain and Turkey.

Closing ceremony

As part of the International Paralympic Committee’s current Strategic Review of the Paralympic Games, individuals and organisations are being invited to have their say on the future of the Games.