PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Great Britain's Shelby Watson in action at the 2016 IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland.

The British T33 wheelchair racer lowered her own 100m and 400m records as Walid Ktilia and Leilia Adzhametova also rewrote the record books.

Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina

Even if Gustavo Fernandez steals the spotlight, Casco and Ledesma aim to rise to the challenge of September’s Paralympic Games.

Deodoro Stadium

Spectators can catch all the action in the Deodoro Stadium during September’s Paralympic Games.

Three women in a track, running

The 100m T38 world record holders shares her high and lows which both come from last year’s World Championships.

Male snowboarder going down a slope

After his first podium finish, the US Marine veteran is looking to build on that success toward PyeongChang 2018.

The IPC Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil will feature 350 athletes from 39 countries between 29-31 May

More than 380 athletes from 50 countries will compete in a meeting that traditionally delivers fast times and world records.

Man and woman in wheelchairs dancing

Following her performance at the season opener, Lin looks to improve ahead of Asia’s inaugural Championships in November.

Ade Orogbemi shoots for GB

Competition tips off on 8 September, with games held in the Rio Olympic Arena and Carioca Arena 1.

Wheelchair fencing

The Americas Championships will be the last chance for automatic Rio 2016 qualification.

Wheelchair fencing

Brazil’s top wheelchair fencer aims to delight home crowd at Americas Championships.