PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

group of men in racing wheelchairs pass spectators

The men’s and women’s T54 wheelchair racers will form part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.

Elshan Huseynov, Powerlifting, Azerbaijan, Almaty 2015

The agreement will benefit Azerbaijani athletes toward the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Group picture

In total, five sports organisations in Canada committed to work together to develop their future athletes.

Six people standing and in wheelchairs

The public is being encouraged to leave messages of support ahead of Rio 2016 via a special dedicated microsite.

Simone Briese-Baetke of Germany wins Silver during her Womens Epee Category B on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games

Some of the top fencers return to Eger, Hungary, to kick off the Paralympic year.

IPCAS Snowboard World Cup at the Big White Ski Resort, Canada

Snowboard-cross and banked slalom to be contested at IPC Snowboard World Cup in Big White, Canada

Three para-sport shooters celebrate their medals

The UAE shooter captured two gold medals at the first World Cup of 2016.

Martin Wuerz of Austria

The Austrian trio dominated the slopes of Spain for the second consecutive day at the IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup.

Mariann Marthinsen

Norwegian cross-country skiing Paralympic champion is enjoying skiing without the pressure to achieve results.

Aerial view of the Tokyo Skytree

The new site delivers more information about preparations for the Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.