PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

The Czech Republic ice sledge hockey team

Coach Jiri Briza speaks about the positive feeling amongst the team as they head to Tomakomai, Japan, for the B-pool Championships.

Dylan Alcott of Australia

The popular men’s fashion, style and culture magazine recognised the wheelchair tennis player’s achievements in 2016.

Mona, the official mascot of Sao Paulo 2017

The female red howler monkey’s name was determined by popular vote in a poll conducted on the Brazilian Paralympic Committee’s (CPB’s) Facebook page.

World Anti Doping Agency's Logo.

A series of recommendations have been approved; WADA President Sir Craig Reedie re-elected for a further three-year term.

Agitos

The IPC will be appointing a taskforce to work closely with the RPC to bring about the necessary changes.

Norwegian ice sledge hockey team at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA

Wins against Sweden and Italy carry the hosts to the top at the Norway Ice hockey Federation Ice Sledge Hockey Invitational in Skien.

Sledge hockey player on the ice

IPC Ice Sledge Hockey has revealed its list of 11 ice sledge hockey players to watch in the 2016-17 season, which will feature the A-Pool and B-Pool World Championships.

No. 41 Para athletes feature in BP, Allianz video campaigns

The two IPC International Partners created video campaigns highlighting Para athletes ahead of Rio 2016.

No.42: Seguin wins third gold, Australia dominate

Rio 2016’s sailing competition produced many memorable moments.

International Wheelchair Basketball Federation logo

The event will take place in the South African city from 5-12 December, with the hosts, Zimbabwe, Algeria and Nigeria competing.