PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A para-triathlete closes his eyes as he crosses the finish line and raises the finish line banner up in the air.

More than 60 athletes from 17 countries raced across five classes in Besancon, France.

Water splashes up as a woman sails in a boat.

The Brits powered to titles in the 2.4mR and SKUD 18 events at the Delta Loyd Regatta for sailing.

Matt Skelhon, Iurii Stoiev and Andrii Doroshenko

IPC Shooting will not endorse the World Cup in Bangkok.

A picture of men ready to swim

The next ITU World Para-Triathlon event will take place on Sunday (26 May) ahead of this summer’s European and World Championships.

Bosnia men's sitting volleyball team

Sixteen men’s and 12 women’s teams will vie for world titles in Poland in June.

The Irish runner Jason Smyth competes in the men's 100m - T13 heats at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

The National Paralympic Committee’s new strategic plan focuses on talent identification and athlete development pathways.

Two people give a thumbs up and a peace sign in front of a "Say No! to Doping" sign.

Find how a revised World Anti-Doping Code for athletes will be implemented starting in 2015.

Two photos of an archer shooting a bow are shown. The image on the right is from 1944, and the image on the left is from 2006.

It has been 30 years since the New Zealand para-archer made the crossover to the Olympic Games.

Wheelchair rugby players shown from behind raise their arms and wave to a crowd.

Find out which five Asian countries are working to develop their wheelchair rugby teams ahead of Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

An wheelchair racer shouts out after crossing the finish line in first place.

A range of athletes and sport professionals will hold a seminar on Friday (23 May).