PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Ryley Batt competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games

Reigning Paralympic and world champion explains why he loves his sport ahead of Rio 2016 test event.

A spectacular view of with Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Social and Digital Media Guidelines aim to enable all athletes, staff, broadcasters, sponsors and attendees to create a buzz on social media and spread the message of inclusion of the Paralympic Games.

Gu Xiaofei, China, celebrating his lift, lifting up his arms.

Mexican powerlifters also perform well and take two golds in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A picture of a man in a wheelchair racing on a track

Ten National Paralympic Committees will take part in a launch event and training to develop para-sport in south-east Asia.

Women in sit ski

A season first victory for Ukraine’s world champion Ihor Reptyukh also highlighted the action in Finsterau on Friday (26 February).

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games mascot Tom warmed up the crowd at the Paralympic Festival.

With six months to go until the biggest Paralympic Games ever, the IPC has said they are happy with preparations.

Wheelchair curlers in action

Defending Paralympic champion Canada grab first win.

Andrew Earl Kurka at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals in Aspen.

The hosts claimed a further three podium finishes on Aspen Mountain on Wednesday (24 February).

A group picture of the 2014 Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame inductees.

Members of the public are invited to nominate Paralympians and coaches in summer sports for induction, which coincides with Rio 2016 Games.

Group picture with group showing Grosseto 2016 banners

The veteran thrower and long jumper were in Turin, the city that staged the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games.