PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Martina Barbierato

Italy’s Rio 2016 powerlifting Paralympian shares three unknown facts about her.

Holiday Hotspot - Jo Butterfield

The Paralympic champion found time to relax after Rio 2016.

McKenzie Coan - USA swimmer

The USA’s three-time Rio 2016 gold medallist recalls some unforgettable moments in the pool.

The London 2017 medals are layered with symbols of every event on the competition schedule, an intricate design that bears resemblance to the inner workings of a watch.

“What makes an athlete tick?” is the question at the heart of clockwork design for the World Para Athletics Championships medals.

Chuck Aoki

An inside look at how wheelchair sport athletes travel as a team.

Marlou van Rhijn of Netherlands competes in the Women's 200m - T44 Fina

As the countdown to London 2017 continues, top Para athletes talk about their biggest rivals

Man in wheelchair celebrates

After dominating at Rio 2016, returning medallists from Asian nations will compete in Hong Kong.

Goalball Peru

The Peruvian capital city of Lima will stage the competition between 20-21 May, with Colombia, Ecuador and the hosts competing.

Jianwen Hu - Rio 2016

Find out the top headlines from the sixth World Para Athletics Grand Prix of 2017.

Two men in tracksuits stand behind three people sat at a table.  In the background is an athletics stadium.

Ahead of London 2017, aim is create largest photo album of selfies.