Brazil´s Edmundo Felipe aims to win gold at his first international event, motivated by the success of his compatriot and four-time boccia Paralympic champion Dirceu Pinto.
Youngsters competing at the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapan American Games took part in the first two days of the IPC´s athlete educational programme.
Triathlon
The five-time Australian world champion won his first race since competing at Rio 2016.
Alpine Skiing
On 25 March, the APC will honour Michael Milton, who began Australia’s Winter Games success.
Blind Football
The super derby will kick start competition at the Youth Parapan American Games will start on 21 March and run until 24 March in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
America
Both the men’s and women’s teams are hoping to top the podium at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games, from 20-25 March.
Swimming
The 17-year-old Costa Rican swimmer highlights the importance of the Youth Parapans to give youngsters the chance to experience international competition.
Athletics
The two-time Paralympic champion reveals her favourite holiday destination and two items she cannot live without.
Cross-Country Skiing
The Austrian skier secured the women’s visually impaired title with guide brother Julian Josef in Sapporo, Japan.
America
Eduardo Montenegro of Cuba was voted Vice-president for a second consecutive term; USA's Julie O´Neill, Ecuador's Bayron Lopez and Colombia's Pedro Mejia are the new three Members.
