PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Six people on a podium. Three are in wheelchairs, three are standing behind them

The Brazilians upset the resounding favourites South Korea for gold at Rio 2016.

A man and woman in wheelchairs dancing

Ukrainian dancers were golden in five of the six medal events at the European Championships.

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.

Iran’s Siamand Rahman relives his world record breaking moments in Rio 2016, when he became the first Paralympian to lift over 300kg.

Daniel Isliker, Chief Executive of SIUS, and IPC Shooting Sport Manager Sarah Bond at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Swiss company will continue working with IPC Shooting as Official Results and Target Systems Provider until 2024.

Tang Wai Lok of Hong Kong

Wai Lok Tang won Hong Kong’s first medal of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, beating a strong field of competitors.

Woman in shooting range, looking back over her shoulder, smiling

At the age of 20 and as a Paralympic debutant, US shooter McKenna Dahl shook up the shooting world with her historic R5 bronze medal.

Agitos

After significant engagement with stakeholders across the Paralympic Movement, the International Standards have been finalised.

Fernando Aranha

A roller-ski event was held in the city of Sao Carlos, with six Brazilian athletes taking part in the sitting and standing categories.

Kasicka and Vidasic - wheelchair dance sport

The European Championships begins 28 October in Kosice, Slovakia.

Group picture in front of a glass building

Participants are bringing back new knowledge and experience gained from the Agitos Foundation, Sport for Tomorrow’s new partnership.