PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC President Sir Philip Craven speaks at the USOC 2016 Media Summit.

On the strength of unprecedented summer Paralympics coverage across NBC, NBC Sports Network, and TeamUSA.org, the global head of the Paralympic Movement believes the Games will be a major platform to further educate the U.S. about disabilities.

President of the IPC Sir Philip Craven

Today Monday 7 March marks six months to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympics, a Games that is vital for the continued growth of the Paralympic Movement.

The dominant force in men’s T52 wheelchair racing shares with us his three favourite tunes.

The dominant force in men’s T52 wheelchair racing shares with us his three favourite tunes.

Paralympic Sports A-Z: Canoe

Everything you need to know about para-canoe, ahead of its Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.

Mohamed Hammadi

Home favourite and multiple world championship medallist Mohamed Hammadi eyes gold in the 200m T34.

Algerian goalball teams

Both the men and women’s teams qualified for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Lasha Murvanadze

The defending champions started the Paralympic year strong by sweeping all three of their matches.

Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon

Current points leaders from around the world are in France aiming to strengthen their positions in the standings.

Sir Philip Craven was among the first passengers on the Rio 2016 Celebrate Literature train.

Sir Philip Craven hopes Rio 2016 will set new records in terms of spectator attendance, TV audiences, athletic performance and social legacy.

Man in green shirt holding an Irish flag and smiling to the camera

The Irish middle distance runner and his dad talk about the working relationship that has resulted in medal success at all levels.