PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Aerial view of the Tokyo Skytree

The media organisations will provide content in the lead up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

US ice sledge hockey players celebrate after a goal

Josh Pauls' goal helps US win back-to-back gold medals.

A powerlifter prepares to take the strain

The hosts of the next Paralympic Games doubled their gold medal haul on the final day of competition (23 January) of the IPC Powerlifting World Cup.

Three para-sport shooters celebrate their medals

Australian Natalie Smith also completed a stunning win over Slovakia’s Veronika Vadovicova in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

A standing skier retains an aerodynamic position

World champion Marie Bochet steals another win in slalom in Switzerland.

Brazil's Evânio Rodrigues on his way to silver in the -80kg at the Rio 2016 powerlifiting test event.

Colombia’s Jainer Cantillo sets new continental mark on way to gold, while Cuba’s Jesus Drake Veja lifts personal best to top podium.

Helene Ripa

Swedish Paralympic champion Helene Ripa is ready for her first cross-country skiing World Cup after missing the opening round.

Three para-sport shooters claimed medals in Al Ain, UAE.

Germany’s Natascha Hiltrop also claimed victory on the rifle range in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates on Saturday (23 January).

collage - Agitos Foundation and PyeongChang 2018

Five workshops and grants for equipment will be delivered in Europe and Asia in the lead up to the next Paralympic Winter Games.

Maria Luzineide won gold on home soil on Thursday (21 January), to open the IPC Powerlifting World Cup, held in conjunction with the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Test Event, in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian athletes take double gold at the Test Event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.