PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Women passing a slalom pole on the slopes

The three-time Paralympic alpine skiing medallist wants to make it to the podium in Tarvisio, Italy, but she will be satisfied if she peaks at the right time.

No. 29 Australia beat USA in thrilling Rio 2016 wheelchair rugby final

Events for the development of the sport took place in 2016, showing wheelchair rugby’s rapid growth.

Para ice hockey players celebrate their gold medal win

Czech Republic, Japan and Slovakia also advance to the Qualification Tournament for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympics.

No. 28 USA win Pan Pacific gold, road to PyeongChang begins

Austria were also promoted to the B-Pool and the Czech Republic reached the Qualification Tournament for the next Paralympic Winter Games.

Skier and his guide on a slope

Organisers of the World Para Alpine Skiing Championships are inviting everyone to come along and see some incredibly exciting Para sport.

Flag bearer Ibrahim Al Hussein of Syria leads the Independent Paralympic Athletes team entering the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Shahrad Nasajpour competed as part of the Independent Paralympic Athletes’ Team at Rio 2016 and described how it changed his life.

IPC President Sir Philip Craven

Sir Philip Craven will feature on the long-running BBC radio programme where he has to choose his eight favourite songs.

No. 30 Cooke sweeps golds, Storey makes history

The Australian came away with a full sweep of road cycling golds, whilst Storey became her country’s most decorated female Paralympian.

NPC Ireland logo for stories

A special ceremony will be held in Dublin to recognise the achievements of Irish Para athletes, supporters and media.

Group of people listening to one man

An ongoing initiative shows how much of a difference sport can make, and how you can help.