PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Italy’s Alex Zanardi and Great Britain’s Sarah Storey

Great Britain’s Sarah Storey and Italy’s Alex Zanardi were among the award winners recognised for their achievements in road racing.

Two athletes cleaning the sand pit

Selections interview to a “Runner” for the summer of World Athletics will commence in December.

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The wheelchair rugby event took place in Nottwil, Switzerland, between 3-9 October.

Wheelchair Fencing icon - Rio 2016

The new wheelchair fencing season will feature five World Cups.

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The leading chilled yogurts and desserts manufacturer is the first National Partner of next summer’s World Para Athletics Championships and IAAF World Championships.

The USA's Bradley Snyder celebrates winning the men's 400m freestyle S11 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

More than one month on from Rio 2016, the US swimmer describes how important it was for him to break the 30-year-old 100m freestyle S11 world record.

Team Indonesia at the 2014 Asian Para Games

Five Asian nations took part in the competition, which was part of the 6th TAFISA World Sport for All Games.

USA women's sitting volleyball team

Six teams have been nominated based on their outstanding gold-medal performances from Rio 2016.

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A total of 10 players and 10 coaches took part in the UEFA-backed IBSA Blind Football Development Project Europe event.

Man in wheelchair on stage giving a speech

After meeting many people involved in the organisation of Tokyo 2020, Sir Philip Craven is confident the Games in the Japanese capital could be the best ever.