PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Woman on podium in a wheelchair, showing a medal

As part of an eco-initiative, a total of 29 trees were planted at the ‘Park of Lovers’ in Astana to honour the 17 Olympic and the two Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.

Siamand Rahman of Iran celebrates his new world record on the Powerlifting - Men's +107kg Group A at Riocentro Pavillon 2 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

The Iranian pushed an incredible 310kg world record for gold at Rio 2016.

Male swimmer in water competing in butterfly stroke

Europe ended as the most decorated continent at last month’s Paralympic Games.

Collage of six female athletes

Nominees include: Sareh Javanmardidodmani, Grace Norman, Josephine Orji, Sophie Pascoe, Beatrice Vio and Li Zhang.

taekwondo

There have been more shake-ups at the top after the European Championships in September.

Argentina’s Paralympic Day

With free admission, the event will take place at the Luna Park stadium, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 30 October.

Pope Francis with Italian Paralympians

“It is good to know that the world’s sporting institutions have taken so courageously to heart the value of inclusion,” said the Holy Father.

Never give up!

Get to know the story of the four-time Paralympic medallist who became famous when carrying the torch at Rio 2016’s Opening Ceremony.

Jiske Griffioen

The three Rio 2016 Paralympic wheelchair tennis champions are back in action for the season-ending championship.

Three men on a podium

The Austrian snowboarder seeks to have his best season ever whilst he gets ready for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.