PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Two women in wheelchairs, playing basketball, fighting for the ball

The German women beat hosts Great Britain whilst the Spanish men took their match to overtime.

The USA's Jarryd Wallace after breaking the 100m T44 world record at Toronto 2015.

The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.

Female archer competing

The Great British archer will serve a second term for four more years.

Vinicius and Tom, mascots for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Event at iconic city location Lagoa will feature top Paralympic athletes and coincide with start of ticket sales.

Alex Zanardi

Italian Paralympic champion believes that Brazil and Rio 2016 can create a unique experience for athletes and fans alike, and wants to be part of it.

Swimmer with yellow cap doing freestyle.

A new version of the rules and regulations are now available.

Dan Greaves of England competes in the Men's F42/44 Discus final at Hampden Park Stadium at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

After 19 years with the same coach, the British discus thrower is now hoping John Godina can lead him to win gold at October’s World Championships.

Marina Mohnen of Germany

The defending champions got a much-needed win, while the Dutch and German women continued to roll.

A swimmer launches off of the starting blocks

The 50m freestyle world champion was among the country’s athletes to receive the honour.

A group of blind football players celebrate a win

Having both secured spots for Rio 2016, it took one goal for Turkey to beat Russia at the Blind Football European Championships.