PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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The USA's Bradley Snyder celebrates winning the men's 400m freestyle S11 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

More than one month on from Rio 2016, the US swimmer describes how important it was for him to break the 30-year-old 100m freestyle S11 world record.

Team Indonesia at the 2014 Asian Para Games

Five Asian nations took part in the competition, which was part of the 6th TAFISA World Sport for All Games.

USA women's sitting volleyball team

Six teams have been nominated based on their outstanding gold-medal performances from Rio 2016.

Logo International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA)

A total of 10 players and 10 coaches took part in the UEFA-backed IBSA Blind Football Development Project Europe event.

Man in wheelchair on stage giving a speech

After meeting many people involved in the organisation of Tokyo 2020, Sir Philip Craven is confident the Games in the Japanese capital could be the best ever.

Woman with headscarf poses with medal and mascot in her hand

The Iranian became her country’s first female Paralympic gold medallist in shooting.

Young girl in a sled on the ice, smiling to the camera

The event will take place between 20-22 October in Fritidspark, Skien, Norway, with Canada, USA and team Europe competing.

Stephanie Jallen

Although she has not been able to train since last April due to a lingering ankle injury, the US Para alpine skier feels confident towards next year’s World Championships in Tarvisio, Italy.

Stephane Houdet and Nicolas Peifer of France

Reigning Paralympic doubles duo Jiske Griffioen and Aniek van Koot withdrew from the year-end Championship.