PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

15,000 youngsters attended the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games thanks to the #FilltheSeats crowdfunding campaign.

Allianz spurs on the campaign that sees thousands of Brazilian children enjoy the Paralympics.

Silver medalist Alfie Hewett and gold medalist Gordon Reid at Rio 2016

Eight days of superb competition in Rio saw new Paralympic champions emerge.

Agitos

Mohammad Naiem Durani tested positive for anabolic steroids in an out-of-competition test ahead of his event at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Edneusa De Jesus Santos Dorta BRA Bronze Medal winner in the Women's T12 Marathon at Fort Copacabana.

Swiss ‘Silver Bullet’ in sprint finish to claim first Paralympic title but Tatyana McFadden narrowly misses out on fifth gold of Games.

Morteza Mehrzadselakjani IRI stretches to play the ball

Victory in men’s sitting volleyball final sees Iran come out on top in fifth successive gold-medal battle with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Australia's Chris Bond pushes down the court as USA's Josh Brewer reaches for the ball

Rio 2016 final will go down in history books as Australians retain their title with 59-58 victory in double overtime.

Sir Philip Craven - Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony

Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee, addressed the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sunday (18 September).

Ibrahim Al Hussein

“I have been dreaming of this for 22 years. I thought my dream had gone when I lost my leg but now it is back for real.” Ibrahim Al Hussein, refugee.

Maracana stadium packed with people for the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

IPC President praises Cariocas as Rio Games culminate in Closing Ceremony celebrating sounds and colours of host nation.

Morocco's El Amin Chentouf wins the 2013 IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup

Copacabana will provide the spectacular backdrop for five races over the marathon distance to complete the Para athletics programme in Rio.