Competition is first to use the new names for the sport’s five grades.
Powerlifting
China’s Miaoyu Han also had an exceptional international debut, winning the women’s up to 73kg at the World Cup in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Wheelchair Tennis
The USN Bolton Arena Indoor came to a close on 25 February, with Olsson and Buis sealing their first wheelchair tennis titles and Schroder his second in 2017.
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Table Tennis
Many Rio 2016 table tennis medallists will take on their first international event of 2017.
Cycling
The UCI Para cycling Track World Championships will kick off in the US coastal city on 2 March, with close to 80 athletes from 20 countries competing.
Rowing
Major foundations were laid for securing and building the sport’s future at the Paralympic Games following the federation’s meeting.
Experts and heads were updated on the latest research findings and also discussed ways to improve their sport’s classification systems.
Cross-Country Skiing
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.
Ireland
“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO for Paralympics Ireland, I look forward to repaying the trust shown to me,” Malone said after the announcement.
