PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Carlos Serrano

The 18-year-old proved successful also outside the pool and is now looking forward to starting his university studies.

Czech Republic v Great Britain | Prelim | 2016 Ice Sledge Hockey World Champs B-Pool, Tomakomai

In a preview of Saturday’s medal matches, two close games were played out at the Para ice hockey Worlds B-Pool.

Couple kissing on a podium

USA’s triple-Paralympic medallist reveals some facts about herself.

Daniel Dias of Brazil competes in the Men's 200m Freestyle S5 Final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

“My biggest legacy was to show the value of a person with impairment,” said Brazil’s most decorated Paralympian.

US ice sledge hockey players celebrate after a goal

The four-team event will take place in Charlottetown, Canada, between 4-10 December, with the hosts, the USA, South Korea and Norway competing.

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.

Tony Sainsbury, who led two refugee Para athletes at September’s Paralympics, reflects on his experiences.

No. 31 High profile figures support Rio 2016 and the Paralympic Movement

Ban Ki-moon and Pope Francis were amongst those who publicly supported the Paralympic Movement this year.

Allianz Zagreb, Croatia - ‘Be the Missing Piece’ sponsorship project implemented by the Croatian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Allianz Zagreb

‘Be the Missing Piece’ was chosen the best sponsorship project by the Slovenian Marketing Association at a two-day conference in Portoroz, Slovenia.

Two ice sledge hockey players on the ice

Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.

Marcel Hug, Samwel Kimani, Tatyana McFadden, El Amin Chentouf and Prawat Wahoram.

Find out some of the highlights that lit up the world of Para athletics in 2016.