PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Ihar Boki of Belarus competing at Rio 2016

A selection of the best performances and athletes from the Paralympic Games.

A general view during a Boccia training session at the Olympic Carioca Arena 2 ahead of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images)

The boccia community is being invited to feedback on several proposed changes to the rules of the game.

World Anti Doping Agency's Logo.

The World Anti-Doping Agency Executive Committee discussed the 2017 Prohibited List and research projects.

Powerlifting | Siamand RAHMAN wins Gold and WR | Men's +107kg | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games HD

More than 200 world records were set at the Paralympic Games, and athletes claimed several most decorated crowns.

Team New Zealand - Rio 2016

Paralympics New Zealand Chief Executive Fiona Allan on how the country managed to maintain its place as the world No.1 for medals per capita.

Powerlifting | ORJI Josephine breaks the world record | Women’s +86kg | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

World records were broken in 12 of the 20 weight categories, but which were the most impressive of the bunch?

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

The German biathlete and cross-country skier is gearing up to create more moments at his home World Championships this February.

Team Netherlands - Rio 2016

The flight carrying the team was accompanied by two F16 fighter planes from the Dutch air force - Koninklijke Luchtmacht.

Aurelie Rivard - Rio 2016

From what it means to win gold to the people they dedicate their medals, athletes had some great responses to their performances in the pool.

Day 10 evening | Wheelchair Rugby highlights | Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

From Japan’s surprise medal to possibly the greatest game of all time, Rio 2016 took the sport to new heights.