PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Beijing played host to two courses aimed at providing invaluable training for classifiers and technical officials ahead of a key period for Para athletics in Asia.

The courses aim to advance Para athletics and classification in Asia ahead of Tokyo 2020.

Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain celebrates the victory in the Women's 400m T34 final at Olympic Stadium on day 7 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

On one of the fastest tracks in the world for wheelchair racing, athletes produced some sensational times.

Great Briatin's Stef Reid in action in the women's long jump T44 at Rio 2016.

The Paralympic long jump silver medallist aims to win her first world title in July.

Clara Klug - Cable 2015

The German Nordic skier is balancing university, different guides and expectations on the path to PyeongChang 2018.

Malaysia's Mohamad Ridzuan Puzi reacts after victory in the men's 100m T36 final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Around 250 athletes from 35 countries will compete in the French capital between 30-31 May.

Kereyn Smith, CEO of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, Alistair Davis, CEO of Toyota New Zealand and Fiona Allan, CEO of Paralympics New Zealand.

The IPC worldwide partner has announced a partnership with Paralympic New Zealand.

2017 World Para Swimming and Para Powerlifting Championships will be held in Mexico City.

Media accreditation for the 2017 World Para Swimming and 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships now open

Man in wheelchair between two people posing for photo

The four-time Paralympic wheelchair racer has begun his four-year term.

Ecuador - Talento Latino

The South American country implemented the project ‘Talento Latino’ to identify young aspiring Para athletes from the Muisne and Portoviejo cantons.

Chile - Chilean Ministry of Sports - Pablo Squella

More than a million Euros to go towards indoor and outdoor faciilties