PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Three men in a boat sailing

The French world champion won the 2.4mR race at the Sailing World Cup in Melbourne.

Man hits a volleyball in the air

After a silver medal from London 2012, the Iranian men’s sitting volleyball team want to prove they are still the best.

Bochet makes history with 11th consecutive World title

French skier Marie Bochet became the first skier in history to sweep all events at consecutive World Championships.

Swimmer doing backstroke in the water

Jessica-Jane Applegate, Bethany Firth and Eleanor Simmonds are amongst those to set world, European and British records in Manchester.

Man holding tennis raquet about to hit the ball

CPB ambassador Gustavo Kuerten was among the tennis legends checking out the Barra Olympic Park.

Top 50 Moments 2015 Toronto 2015 No. 19

At the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games, Canada secured a record 168 medals, helped by the performances of swimmers on “Super Sunday."

Rio 2016 Paralympic Torch design is white with red, orange circles.

With the four Paralympic values inscribed on its side in Braille, the torch will spread the spirit of the Games across Brazil.

Group of people listening to one man

The Dutch coach has revolutionised the sport in Rwanda, helping both the men’s and the women’s teams qualify for their first Paralympic Games in history.

Canada triumphed at the Torino 2015 International Ice Sledge Hockey Tournament

The Paralympic medallists secured a 7-1 victory over hosts Italy whilst South Korea take third place in Torino.

Cylist riding around a velodrome

The Dutch cyclist won all three of her events at the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.