PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sprinters on the track

The German T44 sprinter reveals his three favourite musical choices.

Man on the ground. other man jumping over him. Both focusing on a ball

The Ukrainian goalkeeper takes inspiration from his son as he heads towards the Rio 2016 football 7-a-side competition.

Paralympic Sports A-Z: Shooting

A test of body and mind – quite often with conflict between the two – shooting is the ultimate demonstration of accuracy and skill.

Jessica Long of the USA competes in the Women's 100m Breaststroke SB7 at the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Great Britain.

Rudy Garcia-Tolson and Cody Bureau will also enter their fourth Paralympic Games in September, as 31 athletes in total complete the roster.

A sit skier rounds a bend in the course in the stadium in Sochi, pushing forward at speed.

The German biathlete assures he has improved since competing at Sochi 2014 and is aiming for his best performances in Finsterau.

A picture of a woman in the wheelchair on a track celebrating with her hand up

The track and field team includes 66 athletes, whilst the cycling team features 18 athletes.

Cassie Mitchell and Kerry Morgan of the USA after the women's 100m T52 final at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France.

The 35-year-old was diagnosed with leukaemia in April but was in outstanding form in Charlotte.

Graphic with some colourful figures

Available for download in English and Portuguese, the app is compatible with Android and iOS mobiles and tablets.

Man holding up an American flag

Five male and five female US Para athletes have been shortlisted for the 2016 ESPY Awards, which recognises sporting achievements during 2015.

Woman in wheelchair celebrates after wheelchair tennis point

Australian boccia player Daniel Michel and the British rowing and wheelchair tennis Rio 2016 teams have been announced.